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Five Film Exercises: Film 4

Five Film Exercises: Film 4

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Animation

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The entire film is divided into four consecutive chosen approaches—the fourth section devoted to a reiteration and extension of the original material. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Runtime

7 mins

Rating

4.6/10

Release Date

15 May 1944

Country

United States of America

Cast

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