Theobald faces the facts

United States, 1959

Film
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An animated cartoon which presents facts that reveal the inaccuracy of mythical fancies concerning the effects of alcoholic beverages. The film technique used is designed for audience participation.

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Credits

producer/director

Cal Dunn

Joe Betzer

production company

Cal Dunn Studios

Duration

00:13:23:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1959

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

010764

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Alcoholic beverages

Animation

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alcohol

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alcohol in the body

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alcoholic beverages

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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