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6.9
/10
81 Ratings

OPENING SPEECH

Directed by Norman McLaren
Canada, 1960
Short, Comedy, Animation
  • 77 minutes

Synopsis

In this short film, Norman McLaren is literally caught by his own film tricks. As he attempts to welcome an audience, he is frustrated by an animated microphone with a will of its own.

Synopsis

In this short film, Norman McLaren is literally caught by his own film tricks. As he attempts to welcome an audience, he is frustrated by an animated microphone with a will of its own.