Maysles, David
Overview
| Works: | 201 works in 600 publications in 7 languages and 10,013 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Documentary films Nonfiction films Biographical films Biography History Concert films Cinéma vérité films Interviews Art Internet videos |
| Roles: | Director, Restager , Producer, Performer, Author, Other, Cinematographer , fmd, Film editor, Interviewee, Contributor, fmk |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 920.02 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
David Maysles
- The direct cinema of David and Albert Maysles by Jonathan B Vogels( )
- The Maysles Brothers : Direct Cinema( Visual )
- Albert and David Maysles : interviews by Albert Maysles( Book )
- Albert and David Maysles : a bibliography of materials in the UC Berkeley Library( )
- "Outrageous acts of faith" : the films of Albert and David Maysles, 1962-1986 by Jonathan B Vogels( )
- Jing dian ji lu : Shi jie jing dian ji lu pian = Film movie( Visual )
- Grey Gardens : a new musical by Scott Frankel( )
- Albert and David Maysles papers( )
- [Truman Capote, half-length portrait, facing front, standing, holding copies of "In Cold Blood", being filmed by Albert and David Maysles for the National Educational Television program "U.S.A.: The novel"] by Bruce Davidson( Visual )
- Grey Gardens : the musical by Scott Frankel( )
- Maysles, David Carl( )
- Storyville. the poetic eye( Visual )
- Independent view( Visual )
- Jing dian ji lu : da shi he ta men de zuo pin( Visual )
- Contemporary authors; a bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television and other fields( )
- Grey Gardens by Matthew Tinkcom( Book )
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Most widely held works by
David Maysles
Grey Gardens by
David Maysles(
Visual
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58 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrait of the relationship between Edith Bouvier Beale and her grown daughter, Little Edie, once an aspiring actress in New York, who left her career to care for her aging mother in their East Hampton home, and never left again. The aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis feed their cats and raccoons and rehash their pasts behind the walls of their decaying mansion, Grey Gardens
58 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrait of the relationship between Edith Bouvier Beale and her grown daughter, Little Edie, once an aspiring actress in New York, who left her career to care for her aging mother in their East Hampton home, and never left again. The aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis feed their cats and raccoons and rehash their pasts behind the walls of their decaying mansion, Grey Gardens
The Rolling Stones gimme shelter by
Rolling Stones(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary on the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of the United States, focusing on a free concert at the Altamont Speedway in California where violence broke out between fans and Hell's Angels who had been hired to keep order. Includes performances by Ike and Tina Turner and the Jefferson Airplane
55 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary on the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of the United States, focusing on a free concert at the Altamont Speedway in California where violence broke out between fans and Hell's Angels who had been hired to keep order. Includes performances by Ike and Tina Turner and the Jefferson Airplane
The Beales of Grey Gardens by
Albert Maysles(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
East Hampton, the mid-1970's: documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles set up camp in a decrepit mansion known as Grey Gardens, where the eccentric Edith "Big Edie" Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale live amid piles of trash and mounds of cats. The film becomes an instant cult classic. Fast forward to the present day: "Grey Gardens" has inspired a successful Broadway musical, an HBO film, and Albert, the surviving Maysles brother, has assembled the outtakes from their archives into this supplement to the original film
6 editions published in 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
East Hampton, the mid-1970's: documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles set up camp in a decrepit mansion known as Grey Gardens, where the eccentric Edith "Big Edie" Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale live amid piles of trash and mounds of cats. The film becomes an instant cult classic. Fast forward to the present day: "Grey Gardens" has inspired a successful Broadway musical, an HBO film, and Albert, the surviving Maysles brother, has assembled the outtakes from their archives into this supplement to the original film
The Maysles Brothers' Salesman(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A landmark documentary ... Captures in vivid detail the bygone era of the door-to-door salesman. While laboring to sell a gold-embossed version of the Holy Word, Paul Brennan and his colleagues target the beleaguered masses, then face the demands of quotas and the frustrations of life on the road. Following Brennan on his daily rounds, the Maysles discover a real-life Willy Loman, walking the line from hype to despair"--Promotional materials
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A landmark documentary ... Captures in vivid detail the bygone era of the door-to-door salesman. While laboring to sell a gold-embossed version of the Holy Word, Paul Brennan and his colleagues target the beleaguered masses, then face the demands of quotas and the frustrations of life on the road. Following Brennan on his daily rounds, the Maysles discover a real-life Willy Loman, walking the line from hype to despair"--Promotional materials
Five films about Christo & Jeanne-Claude by
Albert Maysles(
Visual
)
8 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 30 year collaboration between acclaimed filmmakers Albert and David Maysles, and the renowned environmental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude
8 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 30 year collaboration between acclaimed filmmakers Albert and David Maysles, and the renowned environmental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Grey Gardens ; The Beales of Grey Gardens(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the everyday lives of two reclusive upper class women, a mother and daughter both named Edith Beale, who lived in poverty in a derelict mansion in East Hampton, New York. After Grey Gardens spawned everything from a midnight-movie cult following to a Broadway musical to an upcoming Hollywood adaptation, the filmmakers in 2006 went back to their vaults to create a tribute to both the Beale women and their legion of fans. This edition includes the original 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens, along with the 2006 documentary, Beales of Grey Gardens
3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the everyday lives of two reclusive upper class women, a mother and daughter both named Edith Beale, who lived in poverty in a derelict mansion in East Hampton, New York. After Grey Gardens spawned everything from a midnight-movie cult following to a Broadway musical to an upcoming Hollywood adaptation, the filmmakers in 2006 went back to their vaults to create a tribute to both the Beale women and their legion of fans. This edition includes the original 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens, along with the 2006 documentary, Beales of Grey Gardens
The gates by
Christo(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and German and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Gates chronicles the intricate process of completing the 7,503 saffron-coloured gates and fabric panels used in project, The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005. The project is a site-specific art installation by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The documentary captures the soaring majesty of the project, along with its impact on thousands of amazed and occasionally sceptical witnesses who flocked to snowy Central Park to experience the art work over the course of 16 days, from the 12th of February, through to the 27th of February 2005"--Website
17 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and German and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Gates chronicles the intricate process of completing the 7,503 saffron-coloured gates and fabric panels used in project, The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005. The project is a site-specific art installation by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The documentary captures the soaring majesty of the project, along with its impact on thousands of amazed and occasionally sceptical witnesses who flocked to snowy Central Park to experience the art work over the course of 16 days, from the 12th of February, through to the 27th of February 2005"--Website
Grey gardens(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1976 and 2014 in English and held by 223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together amid the decay and disorder of their East Hampton, New York, mansion, making for an eerily ramshackle echo of the American Camelot. An impossibly intimate portrait, this 1976 documentary by Albert and David Maysles, codirected by Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, quickly became a cult classic and established Little Edie as a fashion icon and philosopher queen
9 editions published between 1976 and 2014 in English and held by 223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together amid the decay and disorder of their East Hampton, New York, mansion, making for an eerily ramshackle echo of the American Camelot. An impossibly intimate portrait, this 1976 documentary by Albert and David Maysles, codirected by Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, quickly became a cult classic and established Little Edie as a fashion icon and philosopher queen
Salesman by
David Maysles(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1968 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A documentary that captures in detail the bygone era of the door-to-door salesman. While laboring to sell a gold-embossed version of the Holy Word, Paul Brennan and his colleagues target the beleaguered masses, then face the demands of quotas and the frustrations of life on the road."
45 editions published between 1968 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A documentary that captures in detail the bygone era of the door-to-door salesman. While laboring to sell a gold-embossed version of the Holy Word, Paul Brennan and his colleagues target the beleaguered masses, then face the demands of quotas and the frustrations of life on the road."
Christo's Valley curtain by
Albert Maysles(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1973 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the construction of the Mammoth Valley curtain, a 500-foot-high veil stretched across Rifle Gap, Colo., by the Bulgarian artist Christo
17 editions published between 1973 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the construction of the Mammoth Valley curtain, a 500-foot-high veil stretched across Rifle Gap, Colo., by the Bulgarian artist Christo
The Beatles : the first U.S. visit by
Beatles(
Visual
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11 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 195 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the inside story of the two weeks when Beatlemania first ignited America. The Beatles are filmed off-guard and off-duty; in hotel rooms and nightclubs, at photo-sessions, press conferences, travelling side-by-side in limos and on trains to record the trip as The Beatles sped around the States leaving the nation spellbound. Also includes film of their debut concert at The Washington Coliseum and their three historic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show
11 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 195 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chronicles the inside story of the two weeks when Beatlemania first ignited America. The Beatles are filmed off-guard and off-duty; in hotel rooms and nightclubs, at photo-sessions, press conferences, travelling side-by-side in limos and on trains to record the trip as The Beatles sped around the States leaving the nation spellbound. Also includes film of their debut concert at The Washington Coliseum and their three historic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles : the first U.S. visit(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A day-by-day audio visual account of the group's first U.S. tour, including the Ed Sullivan appearances
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A day-by-day audio visual account of the group's first U.S. tour, including the Ed Sullivan appearances
The Maysles Brothers : Direct Cinema(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in English and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two interviews with the Maysles brothers about their filming technique
5 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in English and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two interviews with the Maysles brothers about their filming technique
Running fence : Christo's project for Sonoma and Marin Counties ; State of California 1972-76(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1977 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the artist, Christo, from concept, to building, to presentation of a 24.5-mile-long, 18'-high fence of white fabric across Sonoma and Marin counties. The project took nearly 4 years to complete. After 2 weeks the fence was taken down and the materials given to the people whose land the fence was built on
5 editions published between 1977 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the artist, Christo, from concept, to building, to presentation of a 24.5-mile-long, 18'-high fence of white fabric across Sonoma and Marin counties. The project took nearly 4 years to complete. After 2 weeks the fence was taken down and the materials given to the people whose land the fence was built on
Islands by
Albert Maysles(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary of Christo's project to surround for two weeks several islands in Biscayne Bay in a pink plastic fabric. Includes footage of two other projects, the Pont Neuf and the Reichstag
14 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary of Christo's project to surround for two weeks several islands in Biscayne Bay in a pink plastic fabric. Includes footage of two other projects, the Pont Neuf and the Reichstag
Christo in Paris : a film by
David Maysles(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in 5 languages and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of his wife Jeanne-Claude, Christo wraps the Pont-Neuf in Paris
23 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in 5 languages and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of his wife Jeanne-Claude, Christo wraps the Pont-Neuf in Paris
Gimme shelter by
David Maysles(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Called the greatest rock film ever made, this landmark documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their notorious 1969 U.S. tour. When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, Direct Cinima pioneers David and Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were there to immortalize on film the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment"--Container
11 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Called the greatest rock film ever made, this landmark documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their notorious 1969 U.S. tour. When three hundred thousand members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, Direct Cinima pioneers David and Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were there to immortalize on film the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment"--Container
Salesman(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A landmark documentary ... Captures in vivid detail the bygone era of the door-to-door salesman. While laboring to sell a gold-embossed version of the Holy Word, Paul Brennan and his colleagues target the beleaguered masses, then face the demands of quotas and the frustrations of life on the road. Following Brennan on his daily rounds, the Maysles discover a real-life Willy Loman, walking the line from hype to despair"--Promotional materials
5 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A landmark documentary ... Captures in vivid detail the bygone era of the door-to-door salesman. While laboring to sell a gold-embossed version of the Holy Word, Paul Brennan and his colleagues target the beleaguered masses, then face the demands of quotas and the frustrations of life on the road. Following Brennan on his daily rounds, the Maysles discover a real-life Willy Loman, walking the line from hype to despair"--Promotional materials
Running fence by
Christo(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the three-year construction of Christo Javacheff's 24 1/2 mile long nylon art work in Sonoma and Marin Counties, California. Interspersed with scenes of construction is footage from the numerous public hearings with comments by the artist, co-workers and opponents of the construction project
16 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the three-year construction of Christo Javacheff's 24 1/2 mile long nylon art work in Sonoma and Marin Counties, California. Interspersed with scenes of construction is footage from the numerous public hearings with comments by the artist, co-workers and opponents of the construction project
Salesman; a film by
Albert Maysles(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Filmmakers (and brothers) Albert and David Maysles follow four employees of a company that makes expensive, ornate, illustrated bibles as they attempt to sell the items door-to-door to less-than-interested customers, who are mainly poor or lower-middle-class Catholics with little money to spend on pretty Bibles
2 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Filmmakers (and brothers) Albert and David Maysles follow four employees of a company that makes expensive, ornate, illustrated bibles as they attempt to sell the items door-to-door to less-than-interested customers, who are mainly poor or lower-middle-class Catholics with little money to spend on pretty Bibles
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Related Identities
- Maysles, Albert Other Interviewee Performer Producer Restager Director Cinematographer Film editor Author
- Maysles Films Producer
- Beale, Edith Bouvier -1977 Interviewee Actor
- Beale, Edie 1917-2002 Interviewee Performer Actor
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Froemke, Susan Other Producer Performer Director
- Zwerin, Charlotte Other Commentator Performer Producer Director Film editor Editor
- Hovde, Ellen Performer Director
- Vogels, Jonathan B. 1965- Author
- Wright, Lois
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Altamont Festival Art, Abstract Artistic collaboration Atlantic Ocean--Biscayne Bay Authors, American Beale, Edie, Beale, Edith Bouvier, Beatles Brennan, Paul, California California--Marin County California--Sonoma County Christo, Cinéma vérité Conceptual art Documentary films--Production and direction Door-to-door selling Eccentrics and eccentricities England Environment (Art) Great Britain Grey Gardens (Motion picture : 1975) Hell's Angels Installations (Art) Jeanne-Claude, Literature, Modern Maysles, Albert Maysles, David McDevitt, Charles Mothers and daughters Motion picture producers and directors New York (State)--East Hampton New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Central Park Popular culture Popular music Recluses Rock concerts Rock groups Rock music Rock musicians Rolling Stones Running fence (Christo) Sales personnel Site-specific installations (Art) Socialites Surrounded islands (Christo) Traveling sales personnel United States Youth--Conduct of life
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Alternative Names
David Maysles Amerikaans filmregisseur (1931-1987)
David Maysles cinéaste
David Maysles US-amerikanischer Kameramann und Regisseur
Mayles, David.
Mayles David 1932-1987
Maysles, David P.
Maysles, David Paul
Дэвид Мэйслес
דיוויד מייזלס
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