
Puppy Does the Gumbo
Synopsis
Color UCLA Student Film part of the Animation Workshop, preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Collage & Paper Cut animation with live action dance sequences of a boy and his dog turning the world on to the "gumbo" dance. Inspired by the whimsical lyrics of her friend’s funk song of the same name, which was a visual story of a dog traveling to other dimensions.
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January 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Original Score
- Mich Mashbir, Kurt Phillips
- Original Title
- Puppy Does the Gumbo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Hardwicke
Catherine Hardwicke
Mich Mashbir, Kurt Phillips
Daniel Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Hardwicke
Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Writer
Daniel Stewart
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Puppy Does the Gumbo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy Does the Gumbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Puppy Does the Gumbo about?
Color UCLA Student Film part of the Animation Workshop, preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Collage & Paper Cut animation with live action dance sequences of a boy and his dog turning the world on to the "gumbo" dance. Inspired by the whimsical lyrics of her friend’s funk song of the same name, which was a visual story of a dog traveling to other dimensions.
Who directed Puppy Does the Gumbo?
Puppy Does the Gumbo was directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
Who stars in Puppy Does the Gumbo?
The principal cast of Puppy Does the Gumbo includes Sandra Chirstensen, Nuria Ibers, Sarah Pogostin.
When was Puppy Does the Gumbo released and how long is it?
Puppy Does the Gumbo was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Puppy Does the Gumbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puppy Does the Gumbo was composed by Mich Mashbir, Kurt Phillips.
