A humorous animated film which comments on consumerism and the arms race. Presents a story about an emperor who is persuaded by three glib salesmen to buy a made-to-measure, deluxe, drip-dry, stainless steel, suit of ‘soft’ armour which he does not need and which his kingdom cannot afford.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504338
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Arms race
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Arms race
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Consumer behavior
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political satire
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Consumer education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Consumers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)