The Novelty Shop

The Novelty Shop

1936 · 6 min · ★ 8.0 · Animation, Comedy, Family

The novelty shop owner has gone home, and that means it's time for its items to animate and have fun.

Directed by Arthur Davis · Written by Ben Harrison

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