Too much off the top

United Kingdom, 1975

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Episode of Series “The wonderful world of Paddington Bear”
During the slow season at Mr Gruber’s antique shop, Paddington decides to help his friend by repairing a cracked vase. While carrying the vase home he notices a “Help Wanted” sign in a barber shop window. He takes the job, thinking it will be a perfect way to make some extra money for Mr Gruber. Based on the book ‘Paddington at work’ by Michael Bond.

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Credits

director

Ivor Wood

production company

FilmFair Communications

Duration

00:05:33:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1975

Appears in

The wonderful world of Paddington Bear

Group of items

The wonderful world of Paddington Bear

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012871

Language

English

Audience classification

Subject categories

Adaptations

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Great Britain

Animation → Puppet animation

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children's films - Great Britain

Childrens Films → Puppet films

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Music & Performing Arts → Puppet films

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)

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