David to the Rescue

David is always ready to help his fellow creatures out of trouble - but that usually leads him into adventure. “David to the Rescue” - David goes to Italy to attend a sick Gnome child. Finding the healing flower is a challenge which only he can handle. “The Baby Troll” - A baby Troll is stuck on a rock in the middle of the river. David must call upon a friend to help save him.

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Credits

director

Ernest Reid

co-producer

Micheline Charest

Ronald A Weinberg

Duration

00:50:00:00

Production places

Unknown

Production dates

1987

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324542

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Spain

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 0-6

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Short films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Unknown, 1987

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