Using toy like models of animals and birds, this film tells Hans Christian Anderson’s story of the hardships undergone by an ugly duckling until he finds himself a beautiful swan.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011289
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Japan
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children's films - Japan
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Fairy tales - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)