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September 18, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman McLaren, Claude Jutra
- Original Score
- Ravi Shankar, Maurice Blackburn, Chatur Lal
- Original Title
- A Chairy Tale
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman McLaren, Claude Jutra
Ravi Shankar, Maurice Blackburn, Chatur Lal
Department Leadership Roster
Norman McLaren
Director
Claude Jutra
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Chairy Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Chairy Tale about?
An ordinary-looking chair refuses to be sat upon.
Who directed A Chairy Tale?
A Chairy Tale was directed by Norman McLaren, Claude Jutra.
Who stars in A Chairy Tale?
The principal cast of A Chairy Tale includes Claude Jutra.
When was A Chairy Tale released and how long is it?
A Chairy Tale was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Chairy Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Chairy Tale was composed by Ravi Shankar, Maurice Blackburn, Chatur Lal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Chairy Tale?
A Chairy Tale holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).