Once Upon An El
Originally released in 1955. Once Upon An El is a feature film. directed by Daisy Aldan. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Broughton, Frank O'Hara, and Kenward Elmslie
Synopsis
"The poet Daisy Aldan (who brought Gerard Malanga into the world of experimental filmmaking) directed a beautifully evocative and impressionistic documentary, Once Upon an El, in 8mm color with a 7 1/2 ips tape soundtrack. The 15-minute film's cast included John Ashberry, James Broughton, Chester Kallman, Frank O'Hara, Olga Petroff, Kermit Sheets, and other luminaries of the Avant-Garde, the soundtrack was composed by Storm de Hirsch. Once Upon An El documented the activities of a group of writers and composers...[demonstrating] against the demolition of New York's Third Avenue elevated railway (FMC 1967, 7-8) , which was demolished anyway" - Wheeler Winston Dixon
Quick Facts
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Folder Editions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon An El about?
"The poet Daisy Aldan (who brought Gerard Malanga into the world of experimental filmmaking) directed a beautifully evocative and impressionistic documentary, Once Upon an El, in 8mm color with a 7...
Who directed Once Upon An El?
Once Upon An El was directed by Daisy Aldan.
How long is Once Upon An El?
Once Upon An El has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Once Upon An El released?
Once Upon An El was released on January 1, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon An El?
The main cast of Once Upon An El includes James Broughton, Frank O'Hara, Kenward Elmslie, Jane Freilicher, Grace Hartigan.