A Boy, a dog and a frog

This film follows the adventures of a small boy and his dog as they spend a day trying to capture a playful frog at a nearby pond. The film is a delightful, non-verbal production that will provide amusement and enjoyment for audiences of all ages.

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Credits

director

Gary Templeton

co-producer

Gary Templeton

John Sturner

production company

Evergreen Films

Duration

00:09:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

016383

Language

English

Subject categories

Adaptations

Animals & Wildlife → Animals

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 0-6

Childrens Films → Children's films - United States

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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United States, 1980

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