Documentary · United States of America · 1969 · 15m

The Magic Machines

Director

Bob Curtis

Cast

Robert Gilbert as

Crew

Steve Grumette — Editor Joan Keller Stern — Producer

Synopsis

The Magic Machines is a 1969 American short documentary film directed by Bob Curtis about kinetic artist Robert Gilbert, a young hippie sculptor who makes bright-colored, motor-driven machines from metal trash and spare parts. It won an Oscar at the 42nd Academy Awards in 1970 for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and was nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

Key Collaborators

Bob Curtis Director Steve Grumette Editor Joan Keller Stern Producer

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