The Magic Machines

The Magic Machines

1969 · 15m

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Directed by Bob Curtis

Synopsis

The Magic Machines is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Bob Curtis about kinetic artist Robert Gilbert, a young hippie sculptor who makes bright-colored, motor-driven machines from metal trash and spare parts. It won an Oscar at the 42nd Academy Awards in 1970 for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

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Details

Released
1 January 1969
Runtime
15m
Director
Bob Curtis
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
Fly-By-Night Productions

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Cast

  • RRobert Gilbert