English
8mm
B&W
Silent
"J. F. Hollywood, ACL, built his 8mm. film, Opera Night, around a child's dream and which involved magic. The tricks were accomplished by stopping the camera, holding the action, making the desired change in the subject and starting the camera again." Movie Makers, Dec. 1935, 527.
"Joseph F. Hollywood of New York City entered 'Opera Night,' shot entirely indoors with some trick stop action built around his children. A deserving effort that receives honorable mention." American Cinematographer, Feb. 1936, 73.
Discussed by Hollywood in "Managing the Cast" (Movie Makers, Feb. 1936, 72, 86-87). In the article, the filmmaker describes the film's plot, and explains how he shot the film in his home with his family as the cast.
Briefly mentioned in "The Clinic" (Movie Makers, Dec. 1935, 527). Also discussed in "Closeups" (Movie Makers, Feb. 1936, 80), which notes that the film narrowly missed receiving an ACL Ten Best - Honorable Mention for 1935.
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