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Story of a Violin

1947 22 min
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This film shows how a violin is made. When Bill's violin gets broken in a tussle, it is the beginning of a fascinating experience for him and his friends. They discover how a violin-maker cuts and fits, sandpapers and polishes, until, three months after he began the work, a new, glossy violin is ready for Bill to apply his bow and draw out a tune.

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Story of a Violin

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This film shows how a violin is made. When Bill's violin gets broken in a tussle, it is the beginning of a fascinating experience for him and his friends. They discover how a violin-maker cuts and fits, sandpapers and polishes, until, three months after he began the work, a new, glossy violin is ready for Bill to apply his bow and draw out a tune.
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  • producer
    Jacques Bobet
  • camera
    Harold Berk
  • sound
    Eugene Kash
  • editing
    Eugene Kash
  • animation
    Evelyn Lambart
    Norman McLaren

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