Roller Derby Girl
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Roller Derby Girl |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1949 |
| length | 10 mins |
| Rod | |
| Director | Justin B. Herman |
| script | Justin Herman |
| production | Justin Herman |
| music | Winston Sharples |
| camera | Boris Kaufman |
| cut | Robert Blauvelt |
| occupation | |
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Roller Derby Girl (series title in the US: Pacemakers (1948-1949 season) # 9: Roller Derby Girl ) is a 1949 American short film directed by Justin B. Herman . The film received an Oscar nomination .
action
Jean Porter, a young woman of Indian ancestry, wants to take part in the Roller Derby , a competition on roller skates. She completes the hard training and becomes a member of a professional team. The experienced Midge Brasuhn shows her how tough the sport can be. Jean persists through determination and stamina.
Production, publication
The film was completed on July 8, 1949 and is part of the Pacemaker series from Paramount Pictures .
On July 10, 1949, it premiered in the United States.
Award
1950 was Justin B. Herman with he produced film in the category "Best Short Film" (a roll of film) for the Oscar nominated, but failed against Jack Eaton and his film Aquatic House Party prevail.
Web links
- Roller Derby Girl in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Roller Derby Girl at letterboxd.com (English)