You Can't Fool a Camera
Originally released in 1941. You Can't Fool a Camera is a documentary film. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Whitbeck, Ray June, and Joseph Ruttenberg
Synopsis
This short starts out as a documentary. In a dramatization, Eadward Muybridge's photographic experiments prove that when a horse gallops, there are times when all four of the animal's feet are off the ground. We are then brought to the present, where MGM directors and their cinematographers are shown working on current productions. The film closes with closeups of the studio's major stars and a tribute to the studio's actors who have joined the armed forces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is You Can't Fool a Camera about?
This short starts out as a documentary. In a dramatization, Eadward Muybridge's photographic experiments prove that when a horse gallops, there are times when all four of the animal's feet are off ...
How long is You Can't Fool a Camera?
You Can't Fool a Camera has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was You Can't Fool a Camera released?
You Can't Fool a Camera was released on May 23, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in You Can't Fool a Camera?
The main cast of You Can't Fool a Camera includes Frank Whitbeck, Ray June, Joseph Ruttenberg, Mervyn LeRoy, Karl Freund.