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Charley's Black Magic
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Charley's Black Magic

1949-10-01 · 9 min · Not rated

Animation

This cartoon propaganda short by Halas & Batchelor sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow.

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Directors
Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Production companies
COI, Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Harold BerensHarold Berens

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