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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

1965-12-31 · 10 min · ★ 7.3

Animation · Family

Animated work detailing the unrequited love that a line has for a dot, and the heartbreak that results due to the dot's feelings for a lively squiggle.

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Directors
Chuck Jones
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Robert MorleyRobert MorleyNarrator (voice)

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