
Calypso
1955-01-01 · 4 min · ★ 5.0
Hand painted directly onto film stock by Margaret Tait, this film features animated dancing figures, accompanied by authentic calypso music.
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- Margaret Tait
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- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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