Reminiscences of Sidney Smith : oral history, 1973.

Biographical Note

Cameraman.

Scope and Contents

Experiences as Robert Flaherty's cameraman in Louisiana; theories of pre-conception and other modes of filmmaking; work on oil derrick, work with alligators; Flaherty's relationship with Ricki Leacock, Helen Van Dongen, Frances Flaherty.

Subjects

• Cinematographers--Interviews.
• Documentary films.
• Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951.
• Interviews.
• Motion picture producers and directors.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Smith, Sidney--Interviews.