Out of the Inkwell

Out of the Inkwell

1919 · 6 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy, Animation

Max Fleischer draws the upper and lower halves of the Clown's body, which dance around separately before coming together. Max interacts with his creation before ultimately washing the Clown off the page with water.

Directed by Dave Fleischer

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