A Colour Box

1935 | 3 minutes | 6.0 ★ (52)

A Colour Box
  • Overview

    Animated shapes dance to Cuban music. This was one of the first animations to be painted directly onto the film.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1935

  • DirectingLen Lye
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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