Bravo, Mr. Strauss

Bravo, Mr. Strauss

1943 · 6 min · ★ 8.0 · Animation

As the goose-stepping "Screwball Army" pillages Europe, a statue of Mr. Strauss (symbol to defeat Hitler) comes to life with violin in hand. Like a Pied Piper, Strauss leads the nuts and bolts to drown in the Danube River.

Directed by George Pal

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