The Owl and the Pussy-cat
Film
1965 to 1975 (manufactured)
1965 to 1975 (manufactured)
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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
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The 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. |
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| Production type | Mass 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. |
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| Accession number | B.40:1, 2-2004 |
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| Record created | October 6, 2004 |
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