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Still from Night Journey — Night Journey (1960) — Alexander HammidPhotographed by Stanley Meredith and Alexander Hammid

Poster for Night Journey

Alexander Hammid

Night Journey

United States / English / 1960 / 29m

Drama Documentary Music Shorts

Letterboxd: 3.47/5·339 ratings·99 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A powerfully physical rendering of the Oedipus myth choreographed by Martha Graham.

Included in
Shorts for Days: Dance on Film
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlexander Hammid

CinematographerStanley Meredith, Alexander Hammid

ComposerWilliam Schuman

EditorMiriam Arsham

ProducerNathan Kroll

Cast

Martha Grahamas Queen Jocasta

Bertram Rossas King Oedipus

Paul Tayloras Tiresias

Helen McGeheeas Chorus Leader

Mary Hinksonas Chorus

Akiko Kandaas Chorus

Ethel Winteras Chorus

Linda Hodesas Chorus

Carol Payneas Chorus

Bette Shaleras Chorus

Night Journey (1960) | Criteria