This delightful Halas and Batchelor cartoon has a number of well-known rock stars singing an infectious song while the visuals enact the story of a frog and his friends who join together to attend the most spectacular ball of the year. Based on part of the book of verses and illustrations, “Butterfly Ball” by Alan Aldridge and William Plomer. Music by Roger Glover and animation by Harold Whitaker. Suitable for primary school level.
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ACMI Identifier
014740
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Great Britain
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Great Britain
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)