The Searching Eye (Short 1964)

The Searching Eye: Directed by Saul Bass. With Walter Lang, Gary Merrill, Vic Perrin. The simple actions of a young boy on the beach provide visual metaphors for the normally unseen world. The camera adds a profound dimension to what the boy has seen, giving us a deeper understanding of visual awareness.

“The beautiful marriage of an Elmer Bernstein score, the great Saul Bass helming and the lyrical narration of Gary Merrill create a life-affirming gem about a ten-year old boy and his perspective on the world. In 18 minutes this masterpiece that thrilled millions at the Kodak Pavillion of the New York Worldu0026#39;s Fair in 1964-65, captures an exhilaration that easily surpasses the similarly adored but overrated u0026quot;TO BE ALIVEu0026quot; that captured the short film live action Oscar in 1965 but doesnu0026#39;t have the staying power or sense of humor that the Searching Eye does. It is available (for a small fortune) on video from Pyramid Films who have a precious felicity for obtaining rights for Expo short films- u0026quot;Rainbow Waru0026quot; is a perfect example. If there are any other worldu0026#39;s fair film nuts who stumble on this little-seen film page, please contact and share your experience.”