The Devil and Daniel mouse

Using traditional cell animation, the timeless story of the person who sells his soul to the devil in return for present success is told. Jan and Dan are a not-too-successful folk singing duo, when Jan signs a contract with the devil to become a famous rock singer. When the devil comes to collect Jan, Dan demands a trial. Photographed by Lenora Hume; script by Ken Sobol; edited by Bob Ablack; music by John Sebastian.

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Credits

production company

Nelvana

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

co-producer

Patrick Loubert

Michael Hirsh

director

Clive A Smith

Duration

00:24:47:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1977

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015956

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Canada

Animation → Animation - Juvenile films

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion

Literature → Fables - Juvenile films

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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Canada, 1977

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