The Wormwood Star

1956 | 10 minutes | 6.4 ★ (7)

The Wormwood Star
  • Overview

    A portrait of artist, actress, poet and occultist Marjorie Cameron, it shows images of her paintings and recitations of her poems. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2006.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1956

  • DirectingCurtis Harrington
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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