Robinson Charley: the story of our island from 1690-1960

United Kingdom, 1948

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One of a series of animated cartoons about the man-in-the-street character “Charley” created to present information about Government legislation on various subjects to the publc. “Robinson Charley” sketches the economic history of Britain from 1690-1960. “Charley” builds up wealth through trade with other lands until he is hard hit by two wars and has to roll up his sleeves to restore his position.

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Credits

co-director

John Halas

Joy Batchelor

production company

Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

Duration

00:10:25:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1948

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