The Mattress

Duration: 9

Year Published: 1960s

Creator: Adapted from the poem: "On seeing an old mattress in the lots" by Aaron Kramer ; Robert Feldman, chief cameraman, editor, director.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Feldman, Robert.; Kramer, Aaron, 1921-1997 On seeing an old mattress in the lots.; Borson, Ben.; Uitti, Frances-Marie.; Heuga, George.; Caplan, Shirley.; Reynertson, Dr.; 3834 Opal Street.; Playmates of the wind.; Chaos.; EMC.; Extension Media Center.; Hey stop that!; Litho.; The Bad trip.

Description: Production credits taken from print.; Eighth on reel with: The Bad trip, 3834 Opal Street, Playmates of the wind, Chaos, EMC, Extension Media Center, Hey stop that!, and Litho.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CBPF.; Ben Borson, flutist ; Fran Uitti, cellist ; George Heuga, sound engineer ; Shirley Caplan, Aaron Kramer, Dr. Reynertson, consultants.; This film depicts the imagined life of an abandoned mattress, showing people who may have used the mattress for various activities during its lifetime, including lovers who slept on it and an individual who died on it.; PFA 1616-50-2408. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: May 23, 2002, condition good.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE