Christmas cracker

Duration:

Genres: Animation Short, Educational

Year Published: 1964

Creator: National Film Board of Canada (NFBC)

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A seasonal pleasantry consisting of three animation segments, employing tricks in movie magic by NFB artists and animators, and with specially arranged music. Three scenarios are presented: a rendition of Jingle Bells in which paper cut-out figures dance; a dime-store rodeo of tin toys; and a story of decorating the perfect Christmas tree. Film without words. (Seven awards, including Rome; Naarden; Oscar nomination, Hollywood.)

Complete Record: Tall tale connected with the Christmas season. Begins with 2 animated figures made of squares and triangles dancing to "Jingle Bells." The main part of the film reveals a Christmas tree trimmer who takes a bright, beautiful star from the sky. However, he finds he can't keep it on top of the tree

This film is not rare.

7 users have this film:
Australian Centre for the Moving Image, AV Geeks Archive, Kinonik, Library of Congress, New York Public Library, Oddball Film and Video, Visual Studies Workshop

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