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Calypso

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Hand painted directly onto film stock by Margaret Tait, this film features animated dancing figures, accompanied by authentic calypso music.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1955-01-01

Runtime: 4 mins

Director: Margaret Tait

Spoken language:

Genres: Animation, Music

Original title: Calypso

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Production Countries: United Kingdom

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