Behind the Clock

Behind the Clock

1943 · 6 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Family

A little man has the job of ringing the clock tower bell in his village but his timekeeping is poor and things look bleak until he discovers Kelloggs Corn Flakes breakfast cereal.

Directed by Anson Dyer

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