The History of the Cinema
1956 · 8 min · ★ 6.3 · History, Animation, Comedy
A humorously semi-factual account of the history of cinema.
Directed by John Halas · Written by John Halas
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MovieFamilyAnimation
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MovieScience FictionAnimation
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MovieAnimation
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MovieAnimation
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