Mail Early (1941)

11/01/1941 (CA) • Animation • 2m

Overview

This publicity clip for Canada Post is Norman McLaren's first film for the NFB. For this animated short, McLaren drew symbols by pen onto clear 35 mm stock, which was then superimposed on a photographed painted background. Benny Goodman's rendition of Jingle Bells provides the accompaniment. (NFB)

Mail Early (1941)

11/01/1941 (CA) • 2m

Animation

Overview

This publicity clip for Canada Post is Norman McLaren's first film for the NFB. For this animated short, McLaren drew symbols by pen onto clear 35 mm stock, which was then superimposed on a photographed painted background. Benny Goodman's rendition of Jingle Bells provides the accompaniment. (NFB)

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Status

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Original Language

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Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

christmas

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