Shirley Clarke Movies

  • 1954
    In Paris Parks

    In Paris Parks

    In Paris Parks

    6.41954HD

    This short film displays the dynamic movement of people as they enter and exit parks in Paris.

    In Paris Parks
  • 1963
    Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World

    Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World

    Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World

    6.21963HD

    The acclaimed poet is examined in this film completed just prior to his death at age 88, with his speaking engagements at Amherst and Sarah Lawrence...

    Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World
  • 1943
    Home Movies #18 Florida

    Home Movies #18 Florida

    Home Movies #18 Florida

    21943HD

    Home Movies #18 Florida
  • 1971
    Yoko and John Party

    Yoko and John Party

    Yoko and John Party

    01971HD

    Yoko & John Party hold. Recycled with Paul Ryan's video tape. This is interesting beacuse of your showing Paul Ryan's tape. 1st part is home movie...

    Yoko and John Party
  • 1977
    24 Frames Per Second

    24 Frames Per Second

    24 Frames Per Second

    4.21977HD

    A highly edited work complimenting an exhibit on Persian art in the Los Angeles Museum of Art.

    24 Frames Per Second
  • 2016
    A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as Presented by Jelly Roll Morton

    A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as Presented by Jelly Roll Morton

    A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as Presented by Jelly Roll Morton

    02016HD

    An astonishing Holy Grail-like glimpse of choreographer/dancer Anna Sokolow's famed 'A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as...

    A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as Presented by Jelly Roll Morton
  • 1980
    The Modnar Machine

    The Modnar Machine

    The Modnar Machine

    01980HD

    UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. Interviewees sit in the Modnar Machine and reflect on...

    The Modnar Machine
  • 1967
    Butterfly

    Butterfly

    Butterfly

    5.61967HD

    A visual protest of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

    Butterfly
  • 1971
    Ricky Leacock Visit, evening, April 19, 1971

    Ricky Leacock Visit, evening, April 19, 1971

    Ricky Leacock Visit, evening, April 19, 1971

    01971HD

    April 19 nite of Ricky visit but not of Ricky. 1. Jose Soltero & his assistant Alicia from Argentina. I do teaching, they tape. 2. Harry arrives...

    Ricky Leacock Visit, evening, April 19, 1971
  • 1971
    Ricky Leacock Visit, April 15, 1971

    Ricky Leacock Visit, April 15, 1971

    Ricky Leacock Visit, April 15, 1971

    01971HD

    Jonas Mekas visit. Harry comes by before Ricky visit. 1. 12 p.m. April 15th -- Jonas dares to come by but won't talk. I tape him not with set up --...

    Ricky Leacock Visit, April 15, 1971
  • 1950
    Home Movies #15 Shirley with Camera

    Home Movies #15 Shirley with Camera

    Home Movies #15 Shirley with Camera

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    Home Movies #15 Shirley with Camera
  • 1960
    A Scary Time

    A Scary Time

    A Scary Time

    61960HD

    Intended as a call to action, this UNICEF-sponsored film juxtaposes the fears experienced by children around the world as a means of awakening...

    A Scary Time
  • 2016
    Home Movies #20: Dance Tests

    Home Movies #20: Dance Tests

    Home Movies #20: Dance Tests

    02016HD

    Home Movies #20: Dance Tests dates from 1953 and shows Shirley Clarke working on her film technique before she shot her first "official" film later...

    Home Movies #20: Dance Tests
  • 1973
    Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show

    Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show

    Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show

    01973HD

    1. Carl Lee on the Joe Franklin Show 2. Lions & Vultures in Africa.

    Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
  • 1956
    A Moment in Love

    A Moment in Love

    A Moment in Love

    71956HD

    A couple in love interacts across a multitude of environments.

    A Moment in Love
  • 1958
    Bridges-Go-Round 2

    Bridges-Go-Round 2

    Bridges-Go-Round 2

    61958HD

    New York City’s bridges are reimagined through montage, superimposition, and vivid color, transforming industrial architecture into rhythmic...

    Bridges-Go-Round 2
  • 1958
    Bridges-Go-Round 1

    Bridges-Go-Round 1

    Bridges-Go-Round 1

    6.91958HD

    New York City’s bridges dissolve into shifting abstractions through montage, superimposition, and color. Set to an electronic score by Louis...

    Bridges-Go-Round 1
  • 1980
    The Beats: An Existential Comedy

    The Beats: An Existential Comedy

    The Beats: An Existential Comedy

    01980HD

    A "film poem" that focuses on the Beat poetry scene of the late 1950s.

    The Beats: An Existential Comedy
  • 1960
    Christopher and Me

    Christopher and Me

    Christopher and Me

    51960HD

    A short documentary in which twins Christopher and David describe how an unplanned sailing trip led them into the midst of a boat race. Told largely...

    Christopher and Me
  • 1971
    Ricky Leacock Visit, daytime, April 19, 1971

    Ricky Leacock Visit, daytime, April 19, 1971

    Ricky Leacock Visit, daytime, April 19, 1971

    01971HD

    Ricky comes to visit sees video for the 1st time. Day sunlight excellent.

    Ricky Leacock Visit, daytime, April 19, 1971