A GIF that shows Helen Stein Johnson facing right, with color fading in and out of the photo on a loop.

16mm from the 1920’s

Helen’s Films

Meet Helen

Helen Stein Johnson posed with her two young children.

Helen Stein Johnson bought a 16mm film camera in 1925, a Cine-Kodak Model B.

She filmed her family’s activities in the 1920’s and 30’s.

She had two children, Anna Dagny Johnson (pictured right) and Arthur L. Johnson Jr. (pictured left).

They, alongside others, feature prominently in Helen’s work.

Helen Stein Johnson posed with her two young children.

Meet the Johnsons and Friends

Helen's films and photographs are filled with her loved ones.

The Johnson and Stein families, as well as many of their friends, are present across Helen's work.

Helen Stein Johnson posed with her husband and their two young children, circa 1920.

Behind the Scenes

Helen Stein Johnson laying her infant daughter down, circa 1917.

Information about Helen’s films and photography.

Explore past and present details about Helen’s process, including information about filming locations and techniques.