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Century of Animation Showcase: 1923
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Century of Animation Showcase: 1923

Sep 29, 2023
1h 0m
★ 6.0

Overview

A compilation of animated shorts restored by Thomas Stathes. A snapshot of the state of animated filmmaking 100 years ago. Includes several 1923 films.

Genres

Animation
Documentary

Cast

Jerry Beck

Self (Host)

Jerry Beck

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