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The Figurehead

IMDb6.61
19527m

Overview

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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Crew

Director
Allan Crick
Writer
Joy Batchelor
Producers
Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Production
Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

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Who directed The Figurehead?

The Figurehead was directed by Allan Crick.

When was The Figurehead released?

The Figurehead was released in 1952.