Norman McLaren’s first film for the NFB was this publicity clip for Canada Post. Non-abstract symbols drawn with pen on clear 35 mm stock were superimposed on a photographed painted background. Benny Goodman’s rendition of Jingle Bells provided the sound.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323672
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Postal service - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)