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The Figurehead
A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.
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The Figurehead
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1952
Runtime
0h 7m
Genres
Romance, Animation, Fantasy
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Figurehead
Production Companies
Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
Director
Allan Crick
Description
A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.
Cast
Crew
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