Story film for children. Uses the pictures and text of James Daugherty’s fantasy, based on the Androcles legend, to tell about an American boy who becomes a local hero when his kindness to an escaped lion is repaid with the lion’s friendship. No other credits available.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017675
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)