1952
6 minutes
Animation, Archive Fiction, Family
English
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Edward Lear’s 1871 nonsense poem tells the tale of a courtship between an owl and a cat out at sea on a sailing boat. Their provisions for this journey include some honey, plenty of money and a guitar, with which the owl serenades the pussycat, before they arrive on a faraway island to get married. This elegant 1950s animated adaptation sets the poem to a playful tune and infuses it with vibrant block colours. Made by the pioneering British animation studio that went on to create the celebrated feature length adaptation of Animal Farm, Halas & Batchelor, The Owl and the Pussycat brings to life the beloved staple of children's literature.
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