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Hors-d'oeuvre

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1960 7 min
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This film is a collection of 1-minute cartoons produced by NFB animators for government sponsors. Showcasing a playful selection of animation techniques, the clips include reminders about television programs, traffic safety rules, and admonitions from the Department of Labour.

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This film is a collection of 1-minute cartoons produced by NFB animators for government sponsors. Showcasing a playful selection of animation techniques, the clips include reminders about television programs, traffic safety rules, and admonitions from the Department of Labour.

Media and Communication Film and Video Arts All subjects
  • director
    Gerald Potterton
    Robert Verrall
    Arthur Lipsett
    Derek Lamb
    Jeff Hale
    Kaj Pindal
  • animation
    Gerald Potterton
    Robert Verrall
    Arthur Lipsett
    Derek Lamb
    Jeff Hale
    Kaj Pindal
  • producer
    Victor Jobin
    Colin Low

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