This film is a lively folk verse about the building of a cannon called the Sultan. Brightly dressed in full uniform, each soldier brings a part of the remarkable machine. Based on the book by Barbara and Ed Emberly.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
324981
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)