The Wormwood Star

The Wormwood Star (1956)

January 1st, 19560h 10min

Documentary
64%

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.


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