Roman Candles
Roman Candles

Roman Candles

A triple projected trash epic

May 10, 196728 min6.4EN
Comedy

Shot on 8mm, and featuring the introduction of Divine, John Waters' sophomore film is a plotless collage of random incidents involving sex, drugs, religion and The Wizard of Oz, it was shown with an equally random soundtrack mixing “obnoxious radio advertisements, rock 'n' roll and press conferences with Lee Harvey Oswald's mother”. It was shown three times publicly, but never released commercially.

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Mark Isherwood
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David Lochary
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Mona Montgomery
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Pat Moran
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Mary Vivian Pearce
Mary Vivian PearceWoman Attacked by Fan
Bob Skidmore
Bob SkidmoreMan with Electric Fan / Man in Bed
Maelcum Soul
Maelcum SoulSmoking Nun
Mink Stole
Mink StoleParty Guest