Experimental Animation
Originally released in 1933. Experimental Animation is a music/animation film. directed by Len Lye. At just 3 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Len Lye scraped together enough funding and borrowed equipment to produce a two-minute short featuring his self-made monkey, singing and dancing to 'Peanut Vendor', a 1931 jazz hit for Red Nichols. The two foot high monkey had bolted, moveable joints and some 50 interchangeable mouths to convey the singing. To get the movements right, Lye filmed his new wife, Jane, a prize-winning rumba dancer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1933
93 years ago
Runtime
0h 3m
3 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Experimental Animation about?
Len Lye scraped together enough funding and borrowed equipment to produce a two-minute short featuring his self-made monkey, singing and dancing to 'Peanut Vendor', a 1931 jazz hit for Red Nichols....
Who directed Experimental Animation?
Experimental Animation was directed by Len Lye.
How long is Experimental Animation?
Experimental Animation has a runtime of 0 hours and 3 minutes (3 minutes total).
When was Experimental Animation released?
Experimental Animation was released on January 1, 1933 in theaters.