One Little Indian
Synopsis
This short puppet animation from the fifties tells the story of Magic Bow, a First Nations boy endowed with magic gifts. Magic Bow is in the big city for the first time, thrilling audiences with his tricks at the Wild West Rodeo. Outside the arena, cars, trucks and buses zip by at dizzying speeds. With the help of some savvy city dwellers, Magic Bow learns a few important traffic rules to help him navigate the streets safely.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grant Munro
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Jackson
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- One Little Indian
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grant Munro
Stanley Jackson
Eldon Rathburn
Douglas Tunstell
Colin Low, Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Low
Producer
Stanley Jackson
Writer
Douglas Tunstell
Editor
Grant Munro
Director
Tom Daly
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Little Indian
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What is One Little Indian about?
This short puppet animation from the fifties tells the story of Magic Bow, a First Nations boy endowed with magic gifts. Magic Bow is in the big city for the first time, thrilling audiences with his tricks at the Wild West Rodeo. Outside the arena, cars, trucks and buses zip by at dizzying speeds. With the help of some savvy city dwellers, Magic Bow learns a few important traffic rules to help him navigate the streets safely.
Who directed One Little Indian?
One Little Indian was directed by Grant Munro.
Who stars in One Little Indian?
The principal cast of One Little Indian includes Not specified.
When was One Little Indian released and how long is it?
One Little Indian was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for One Little Indian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Little Indian was composed by Eldon Rathburn.