An Evening with Zero Mostel
Screening Information
Film Details
| Country | United States | |
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| Year | 1963 | |
| Running Time | 60 MIN | |
| Language | English | |
| Director | David Pressman |
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Description
Zero Mostel’s larger-than-life presence commands the stage in this rarely-seen one-man television special, accompanied only by pianist Samuel Matlovsky. This production was made between his two biggest Broadway successes—shortly after A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and the year before he created the role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Playfully eschewing segues, Mostel performs a diverse selection of stand-up, dramatic monologues, songs and pantomime, and in doing so, sends up the traditional structure of a one-man show. Directed by fellow blacklistee David Pressman, Zero demonstrates here what made him such a dynamic and singular performer.
Part of the special archival series, JACK + ZERO.
Presentation Details
| Pre-recorded Q & A | Filmmaker Michael Pressman, the son of director David Pressman, in conversation with Joe Gilford |
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