The Old Fashioned Picture Book
“Come take a look with me in an old fashioned picture book. . .”
Synopsis
Co-directed by Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera veteran Tony Benedict and Donovan himself, this live-action/animated short film was released in 1971 to promote Donovan's self-produced children's album "HMS Donovan". Comprised of a live-action seaside picnic framing device and three of the album's songs animated in the style of Scottish artist John 'Patrick' Byrne.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Tony Benedict, Donovan, John Patrick Byrne
- Original Title
- The Old Fashioned Picture Book
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Benedict, Donovan, John Patrick Byrne
Michael C. Butler
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Benedict
Director
Michael C. Butler
Director of Photography
Donovan
Director
John Patrick Byrne
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Old Fashioned Picture Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Fashioned Picture Book
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What is The Old Fashioned Picture Book about?
Co-directed by Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera veteran Tony Benedict and Donovan himself, this live-action/animated short film was released in 1971 to promote Donovan's self-produced children's album "HMS Donovan". Comprised of a live-action seaside picnic framing device and three of the album's songs animated in the style of Scottish artist John 'Patrick' Byrne.
Who directed The Old Fashioned Picture Book?
The Old Fashioned Picture Book was directed by Tony Benedict, Donovan, John Patrick Byrne.
Who stars in The Old Fashioned Picture Book?
The principal cast of The Old Fashioned Picture Book includes Donovan.
When was The Old Fashioned Picture Book released and how long is it?
The Old Fashioned Picture Book was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 9m.