The Life and Times of Farmer Al
“Explore a collection of Terry's silent-era cartoon classics, including several titles not commonly seen since the 1950s.”
Synopsis
Pioneer animator Paul Terry launched his film career in 1915, and in less than a decade built a studio around his first star character, a cranky old farmer constantly at war with crazy animals and sneaky city slickers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy José Stathes
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Terry
- Original Title
- The Life and Times of Farmer Al
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Weigel Broadcasting Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy José Stathes
Paul Terry
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Tommy José Stathes
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What is The Life and Times of Farmer Al about?
Pioneer animator Paul Terry launched his film career in 1915, and in less than a decade built a studio around his first star character, a cranky old farmer constantly at war with crazy animals and sneaky city slickers.
Who directed The Life and Times of Farmer Al?
The Life and Times of Farmer Al was directed by Tommy José Stathes.
Who stars in The Life and Times of Farmer Al?
The principal cast of The Life and Times of Farmer Al includes Leonard Maltin.
When was The Life and Times of Farmer Al released and how long is it?
The Life and Times of Farmer Al was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is The Life and Times of Farmer Al based on a book or true story?
The Life and Times of Farmer Al is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Paul Terry".