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Arthur and Lillie

197529mJon Else

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A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer, 89 and 86 years old and still young. Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America, in 1895; Lillie was among the first American suffragettes. Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount, his Broadway horror film theatre, and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellini's Open City. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

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What is Arthur and Lillie (1975) about?

A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer, 89 and 86 years old and still young. Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America, in 1895; Lillie was among the first American suffragettes. Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount, his Broadway horror film theatre, and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellini's Open City. It was…

Who stars in Arthur and Lillie?

Arthur and Lillie stars Arthur Mayer, Lillie Mayer. The film was directed by Jon Else.

How long is Arthur and Lillie?

Arthur and Lillie has a runtime of 29 min and premiered in 1975.

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