Curt McDowell Movies

Curt McDowell relates an idea for a film to Ted Davis. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'.

Ronnie is a short exposé of a handsome young street hustler Curt McDowell met in San Francisco. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Two men hypnotize their roommate and attempt to force him to fall in love.

A series of vignettes illustrating sexual fantasies.

Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

The comings and goings of the late underground filmmaker, Curt McDowell—and the people and activities that came and went along with...

"A surreal meditation on a cigarette billboard using a very strange ballerina as an allegory for something or other Indescribably funny." - Seattle...

A musical revue of lewd routines.

Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges.

"In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s...

Super 8 home movie footage of McDowell's trip home to Indiana, with voice-over by McDowell and Ted Davis.