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Orson Welles' Sketch Book (1955)

Orson Welles' Sketch Book poster
Genre
talk
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 7 episodes
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In six short episodes, Orson Welles shares his thoughts on various subjects. He talks from his own experiences and draws pictures to go along with his stories.

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What happens

Orson Welles' Sketch Book is a series of six short television commentaries by Orson Welles for the BBC in 1955. Written and presented by Welles, the 15-minute episodes present the filmmaker's commentaries on a range of subjects. Welles frequently draws from his own experiences and often illustrates the episodes with his own sketches. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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