Tells the story of three hungry soldiers who are unable to persuade the town people to share food with them. They trick the people by brewing a large kettle to which the villagers contribute their beef and vegetables and all sit down to a banquet. Based on an old French folk tale written and illustrated by Marcia Brown.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010256
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)