How an Advertising Poster Came About
Synopsis
An animated short created for Philips Radio to showcase how an advertising poster is conceptually and physically assembled. The film uses Pal-Doll replacement animation, where each slight movement is represented by a unique handcrafted wooden puppet frame, to playfully dramatize the steps of graphic design and poster assembly in Art Deco-inspired style.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pal
- Original Title
- How an Advertising Poster Came About
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
George Pal
Director
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What is How an Advertising Poster Came About about?
An animated short created for Philips Radio to showcase how an advertising poster is conceptually and physically assembled. The film uses Pal-Doll replacement animation, where each slight movement is represented by a unique handcrafted wooden puppet frame, to playfully dramatize the steps of graphic design and poster assembly in Art Deco-inspired style.
Who directed How an Advertising Poster Came About?
How an Advertising Poster Came About was directed by George Pal.
Who stars in How an Advertising Poster Came About?
The principal cast of How an Advertising Poster Came About includes Not specified.
When was How an Advertising Poster Came About released and how long is it?
How an Advertising Poster Came About was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 5m.