Monday 27 February 2017

Ghost jive

Spook Sport (1939)

Directed by Mary Ellen Bute this film is animated by Norman McLaren with music by Camille Saint-Saens. Set to the Danse Macabre various spirits dance around and get up to mischief.

As with many early animations this is a simple combination of music and image that while entertaining is not overly deep. The animation is not a perfect fit to the music but this is not exactly an attempt at visualisation. I enjoyed the film but it is not one that will stick with you.


3/5

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