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Poster for The Circus (1920)

The Circus (1920)

1920 · Animation · 5 min · dir. Dave Fleischer

  • Animation
  • Comedy

Synopsis

Max, the animator, is at the drawing board. He sends a note up to the projectionist. it states that he didn't finish the animation, so he should use the drawing. The projectionist takes out the drawing of Koko the Clown, which comes to life. Koko draws a circus ring and a horse. The horse performs various tricks. Koko's horn is transformed into a gun which he shoots at the horse. The horse dies. Its spirit goes up to Horse Heaven where he waits to be let in by the gatekeeper. While he waits, he…

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Details

Director
Dave Fleischer
Writer
Max Fleischer
Studio
J.R. Bray Studios
Released
1920-05-06
Running time
5 minutes

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