Day of the Painter (1960)
Day of the Painter is a 1960 American short film directed by Robert P. Davis. It is a satire which portrays a typical day in the life of a "drip and splatter style" abstract artist, from the time he begins his paintings until he finishes. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: Robert P. Davis
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Ezra Reuben Baker as Artist |
| Directing | Robert P. Davis | Director |
| Sound | Eddy Lawrence Manson | Music |