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The Art Director

Where to Watch The Art Director Online

Want to watch 'The Art Director' on your TV or mobile device at home? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Otto Lang-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Art Director' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The Art Director' right now, here are some finer points about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) documentary flick.

Released November 12th, 1949, 'The Art Director' stars Dana Andrews, Ronald Colman, Joan Fontaine, Ann Harding The movie has a runtime of about 7 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from knowledgeable users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "A film's art director is in charge of the set, from conception to construction to furnishing. This short film walks the viewer through art directors' responsibilities and the demands on their talents. They read a script carefully and design a set to capture the time and place, the social strata, and the mood. They must be scholars of the history of architecture, furnishings, and fashion. They choose the colors on a set in anticipation of the lighting and the mood. Their work also sets styles, from Art Deco in the 20's to 30s modernism. Then it's on to the next project. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012." .

'The Art Director' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on November 12th, 1949