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V for Victory

This animated short by Norman McLaren is a publicity message for a war bond campaign. Symbols, a stick man and lettering are drawn directly on 35mm film stock and synchronized with a brass band rendition of Sousa's march "The Thunderer."
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This animated short by Norman McLaren is a publicity message for a war bond campaign. Symbols, a stick man and lettering are drawn directly on 35mm film stock and synchronized with a brass band rendition of Sousa's march "The Thunderer."

Economics War, Conflict and Peace - World War II Archival Films All subjects
  • director
    Norman McLaren
  • producer
    Norman McLaren
  • animation
    Norman McLaren

Education

Ages 11 to 17
School subjects
Arts Education - Visual Arts History - World War II Media Education - Advertising Media Education - Film Animation
Before viewing, ask students to consider the "personality" of each letter of the alphabet. Have them create a flipbook animation using a letter of their choice. Have students research Victory Bonds: why might they have needed promotion? Have students examine further the methods that governments use to persuade its citizens to do, buy, or think something. Film students can research the work and influence of Norman McLaren.
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