
Early Abstractions
Synopsis
Early Abstractions is a collection of seven short animated films created by Harry Everett Smith between 1939 and 1956. Each film is between two and six minutes long, and is named according to the chronological order in which it was made. The collection includes Numbers 1–5, 7, and 10.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Smith
- Original Title
- Early Abstractions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Smith
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Early Abstractions about?
Early Abstractions is a collection of seven short animated films created by Harry Everett Smith between 1939 and 1956. Each film is between two and six minutes long, and is named according to the chronological order in which it was made. The collection includes Numbers 1–5, 7, and 10.
Who directed Early Abstractions?
Early Abstractions was directed by Harry Smith.
Who stars in Early Abstractions?
The principal cast of Early Abstractions includes Not specified.
When was Early Abstractions released and how long is it?
Early Abstractions was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 23m.



















