Too much off the top

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

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Group of items

The wonderful world of Paddington Bear

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012871

Language

English

Audience classification

G

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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United Kingdom, 1975

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