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Charley's Black Magic
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Charley's Black Magic

Oct 1, 1949
0h 9m
★ 0.0

Overview

This cartoon propaganda short by Halas & Batchelor sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow.

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

COI
Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

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Cast

Harold Berens

Harold Berens

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