The Snowy day

The silent wonder of city snow and Peter’s delight in it as he slides down snow mountains and takes a snowball home in his pocket are told in exquisite collages that reflect the sparkling quality of snow and the contrasting warmth of the home and family. Narrated by Jane Harvey.

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Credits

production company

Weston Woods Studios

co-producer

Mal Wittman

Morton Schindel

director

Mal Wittman

Duration

00:06:07:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1962

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009950

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - United States

Childrens Films

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Snow

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Winter

Crafts & Visual Arts → Collage

Literature → Storytelling

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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United States, 1962

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