Colour Flight
Originally released in 1937. Colour Flight is a animation film. directed by Len Lye. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This riot of color was a showcase for Lye’s hand-painted and stenciled imagery. Sponsored by Imperial Airways, it incorporates the airline’s “speedbird” symbol, and the music consists of “Honolulu Blues” by Red Nichols and a rumba by the Lecuona Cuban Boys. Time Magazine raved about the film, describing Lye as England’s alternative to Walt Disney (a David-and-Goliath comparison!). Like Lye’s other films, Colour Flight was not eligible for distribution in the US due to its status as an overseas advertising film. - Harvard Film Archive
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1937
89 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colour Flight about?
This riot of color was a showcase for Lye’s hand-painted and stenciled imagery. Sponsored by Imperial Airways, it incorporates the airline’s “speedbird” symbol, and the music consists of �...
Who directed Colour Flight?
Colour Flight was directed by Len Lye.
How long is Colour Flight?
Colour Flight has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Colour Flight released?
Colour Flight was released on January 1, 1937 in theaters.