The Ship of the Ether

The Ship of the Ether

1934 · 8 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation, Music, Family

Puppet animation film advertising Philips Radio sets. A ship steers its way to several international radio stations, where characteristic music is heard - France, Vienna, Rome, Hilversum, Beromünster, Munich and Daventry.

Directed by George Pal

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