V for Victory

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V for Victory

1941

0h 2m

5.0(7 votes)

Animation

War

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This animated short by Norman McLaren is a publicity message for a war bond campaign. Symbols, a stick man and lettering are drawn directly on 35mm film stock and synchronized with a brass band rendition of Sousa's march "The Thunderer."

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Directed by: Norman McLaren
Produced by: Norman McLaren

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