The Unbelievable story

A small boy who is admiring a large car, is chased away when the owner returns. Later, when the car breaks down, he offers help and then tows it away, leaving the owner on the ground. When the owner gives chase, the body of the car detaches itself, leaving only the chassis.

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Credits

production company

Progress Film

Duration

00:08:06:00

Production places

Germany

Production dates

1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

011303

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Short films

Short films → Short films - Germany

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Germany, 1965

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