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The Owl and the Pussy-cat

Film
1965 to 1975 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Children's 8mm films, produced to be shown on a variety of cine projectors, were particularly popular during the 1960s and 1970s. Televisions were becoming common in British households, and the production of programmes and films for children was on the increase. The 8mm films of the time reflected this output both in cartoon or live action form.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Film
  • Box
TitleThe Owl and the Pussy-cat (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Card, plastic and celluloid
Brief description
Boxed 8mm film on a plastic spool, The Owl and the Pussy-cat, a Walton Home Movie, made in England by Kodak between 1965 and 1975
Physical description
Boxed 8mm film on a spool. The image of a boy holding a picture on the front of the box is for a series and reads Walton 8mm home movie, Children's films. The title of the film is on the bottom side of the box. The other two sides read Walton Film in large text.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.5cm
  • Height: 1.4cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mary M. Stevens
Summary
Children's 8mm films, produced to be shown on a variety of cine projectors, were particularly popular during the 1960s and 1970s. Televisions were becoming common in British households, and the production of programmes and films for children was on the increase. The 8mm films of the time reflected this output both in cartoon or live action form.
Collection
Accession number
B.40:1, 2-2004

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Record createdOctober 6, 2004
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