Day of the Dead

IMDb 5.8 1957 β€’ 15 min β€’ Documentary

Director

Ray Eames

Country

US

Plot Summary

A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of β€œAll Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.

Top Cast

Alma Usher
Alma Usher Narrator (Original version)
Edgar Kaufmann Jr.
Edgar Kaufmann Jr. Narrator (Final version)