Ray Eames Movies

  • 1970
    A Small Hydromedusan: Polyorchis Haplus

    A Small Hydromedusan: Polyorchis Haplus

    A Small Hydromedusan: Polyorchis Haplus

    01970HD

    A live-action film of a rare sea creature. The tiny transparent life form (only 5/8″ high) has only rarely been observed in its natural...

    A Small Hydromedusan: Polyorchis Haplus
  • 1956
    Eames Lounge Chair

    Eames Lounge Chair

    Eames Lounge Chair

    71956HD

    Stop-motion animation depicts a man assembling an Eames lounge chair, sitting down to relax in it, and then disassembling it for shipment.

    Eames Lounge Chair
  • 1959
    Glimpses of the USA

    Glimpses of the USA

    Glimpses of the USA

    01959HD

    A seven-screen presentation for the American pavilion at the Moscow World's Fair.

    Glimpses of the USA
  • 1972
    Alpha

    Alpha

    Alpha

    01972HD

    One of a series of three films on mathematics conceived and produced by the Eames Office with Ray Redheffer, professor of Mathematics at UCLA. A...

    Alpha
  • 1965
    The Singular Case of the Plural Green Mustache

    The Singular Case of the Plural Green Mustache

    The Singular Case of the Plural Green Mustache

    01965HD

    A morality film where Sherlock Holmes solves a case using Boolean logic.

    The Singular Case of the Plural Green Mustache
  • 1973
    Exponents: A Study in Generalization

    Exponents: A Study in Generalization

    Exponents: A Study in Generalization

    01973HD

    Created as a demonstration of multi-disciplinary thinking, this film was produced in association with UCLA Mathematics professor, Ray Redheffer. With...

    Exponents: A Study in Generalization
  • 1961
    Something About Functions

    Something About Functions

    Something About Functions

    41961HD

    The concept of a mathematical function is illustrated as used in science.

    Something About Functions
  • 1960
    Kaleidoscope Jazz Chair

    Kaleidoscope Jazz Chair

    Kaleidoscope Jazz Chair

    01960HD

    Photographed through a mirror system to achieve radial kaleidoscopic images, the beginning portion of this film consists of fast-moving kaleidoscopic...

    Kaleidoscope Jazz Chair
  • 1955
    Two Baroque Churches in Germany

    Two Baroque Churches in Germany

    Two Baroque Churches in Germany

    01955HD

    hese two churches, Viersehnheiligen and Ottobeuren are rich examples of mid-18th-Century German Baroque, a time when music, literature, architecture...

    Two Baroque Churches in Germany
  • 1972
    Computer Perspective

    Computer Perspective

    Computer Perspective

    01972HD

    Based on an existing slide show the Eames Office had made about the exhibition, A Computer Perspective (produced for IBM in 1971). The film is a...

    Computer Perspective
  • 1954
    S-73 (Sofa Compact)

    S-73 (Sofa Compact)

    S-73 (Sofa Compact)

    01954HD

    This film traces the design development of the Eames Sofa Compact, which folds for easy flat-pack shipping. The film, one of the first Charles and...

    S-73 (Sofa Compact)
  • 1965
    IBM at the Fair

    IBM at the Fair

    IBM at the Fair

    01965HD

    This film reveals design proposals for the IBM pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair. It incorporates photography and animation to present the...

    IBM at the Fair
  • 1971
    Clown Face!

    Clown Face!

    Clown Face!

    01971HD

    The movie "Clown Face" offers a very rare glimpse into the backstage private world of Circus Clowns. Here, you can look behind the curtain. You will...

    Clown Face!
  • 1965
    The Smithsonian Institution

    The Smithsonian Institution

    The Smithsonian Institution

    01965HD

    Featuring narration by Walter Cronkite.

    The Smithsonian Institution
  • 1978
    Lucia Chase Vignette

    Lucia Chase Vignette

    Lucia Chase Vignette

    01978HD

    Lucia Eames chases a little boy after he steals her diary. It is one of 6 shorts made to display the use of Polavision.

    Lucia Chase Vignette
  • 1961
    IBM Mathematics Peep Show

    IBM Mathematics Peep Show

    IBM Mathematics Peep Show

    01961HD

    Documentary short

    IBM Mathematics Peep Show