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Insect Zoo (1950)

1950 · Ephemeral film · 9 min

  • Documentary

Synopsis

Susan and Ted are creating an insect zoo, learning about various insects.

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Details

Studio
Paul Burnford Film Productions
Released
1950-01-01
Running time
9 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Prelinger Archives
Internet Archive item
0731_Insect_Zoo_19_45_08_00

Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★ · Insects Are Animals, You Know · Dodsworth the Cat · 2022-12-30

All the kids in your neighbourhood used to set up tables on the front lawn so they could show off captured insects, right? That's what happens here. The insects have an ab-DOE-man or antenneee, according to Mr. Friendly Narrator. This is one of those narrators who talks to the people on screen in addition to the viewers. It doesn't appear this Insect Zoo charges admission. And you wonder how anyone could see the little critters. (Fortunately, this is a film, so the insects are ready for their close-up, Mr. DeMille). The film is easygoing and seems to be a good way to teach youngsters about…

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