27-05-1921
Birthday
Gemini
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Genres
15
Total Films
Also known as (male)
Maitland, South Australia, Australia
Place of Birth
27-05-1921
Birthday
Gemini
Zodiac Sign
-
Genres
15
Total Films
-
Also Known As (male)
Maitland, South Australia, Australia
Place of Birth
actor
15 Works
producer
4 Works
director
47 Works
writer
0 Works
other
12 Works
Secrets of British Animation
BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.Year:
2018
40 Great Years
A behind-the-scenes look at the techniques and methods used to create Bob Godfrey's Oscar-winning short film 'Great' (1975).Year:
2018
What is Animation?
Veteran British animator Bob Godfrey (1921-2013) answers the question "What Is Animation?" His answer is by turns witty, iconoclastic and insightful and all the while is acted out by a tiny man in a bowler hat.Year:
2014
Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom
Set to Gilbert and Sullivan tunes, a musical cartoon attempts to describe the character of the British nation, with occasional interruptions by Prince Charles.Year:
1994
Honestly It's the Story of My Life
A down-to-earth portrait of art school life.Year:
1988
Dear Margery Boobs
Agony Aunt Margery Boobs (based on real life newspaper correspondent Margery Proops) has heard it all when it comes to sexual fantasies. Still, she finds her match in the unlikely “worried Streatham” when his sex life and weird obsessions call for expert advice.Year:
1976
Henry 9 'til 5
A boring commuter fantasises about his sex life; when he gets home he is too exhausted to make love to his sexy wife.Year:
1970
Two off the Cuff
A pair of irreverent shorts. In "Masks," a sad man hides behind a happy mask. In "Happenings," a bored man stands around waiting for something to happen.Year:
1969
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.Year:
1968
L'art pour l'art
Art for art's sake.Year:
1966
Help!
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.Year:
1965
A Hard Day's Night
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.Year:
1964
Battle of New Orleans
Sped up footage of musicians fighting on a stretch of mudflats.Year:
1960
Bride and Groom
I now pronounce you... animated! Newlyweds meet a nuisance in an playful mix of cartoon comedy and real-life actors, including Roobarb legend Bob Godfrey.Year:
1955
The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator
Bob Godfrey shared his deep passion for animation.Year:
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