The Photographer (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 9

The Photographer poster

Released in 1948, The Photographer is a documentary film directed by Willard Van Dyke, running about 26 minutes.

What it’s about. 1948 ARC Identifier 46998 / Local Identifier 306.131. FEATURES THE PERSONALITY, PHILOSOPHY, TECHNIQUES AND ARTISTRY OF EDWARD WESTON, AS SHOWN THROUGH SCENES OF THE ARTIST AT HOME, ON LOCATION AND AT WORK WITH HIS STUDENTS. U.S. Information Agency. (1982 - 10/01/1999) Made possible by a donation from Simon Phipps

Who’s in it. The Photographer stars Edward Weston as Self and Mel Brandt as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Photographer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Photographer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Photographer tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Photographer (1948)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Photographer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Photographer worth watching?
The Photographer holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Photographer?
The Photographer stars Edward Weston and Mel Brandt.
When was The Photographer released?
The Photographer was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.