Ersatz

Ersatz

Hurray for Hollywood via Chorlton-cum-Hardy. This affectionate tribute to some of the iconic characters and scenes of American cinema was crafted in the suburbs of Manchester at the studio of Cosgrove-Hall Productions.

1978 · 14 min · Animation

An animated Plasticine man enacts favourite scenes from Hollywood classics.

Directed by Chris Taylor

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