The Figurehead (1952)

01/01/1952 (GB) • Romance, Animation, Fantasy • 7m

Overview

A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.

The Figurehead (1952)

01/01/1952 (GB) • 7m

Romance, Animation, Fantasy

Overview

A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.

Top Billed Cast

Robert Beatty

Allan Crick

Digby Turpin

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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