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Ersatz

An affectionate stop-motion tribute to Hollywood and cinema going, by an animator at Cosgrove-Hall Productions

Animation & Artists Moving Image 1978 14 mins Silent

Overview

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. Chris Taylor worked on many of the studio’s iconic series like Jamie and the Magic Torch and Wind in the Willows.

Director

Chris Taylor

Genres

Animation & Artists Moving Image

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

Subjects

American Film

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