The Castaways (1921)

“After falling overboard they spent days in the life-buoy. Their only food was butter; and you soon get tired of only butter." A fish spots Pip, Squeak and Wilfred adrift, and tells his mermaid wife to make a soup from them; she pushes them ashore instead. Landing in Egypt, they take a camel ride to see pyramids and a sphinx, before finding themselves stranded in the desert. There, they find a giant egg and try to cook it, but a crocodile hatches out and chases them away…

Director: Lancelot Speed
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 8 min
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Production: Astra Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Castaways about?
“After falling overboard they spent days in the life-buoy. Their only food was butter; and you soon get tired of only butter." A fish spots Pip, Squeak and Wilfred adrift, and tells his mermaid wife to make a soup from them; she pushes them ashore instead. Landing in Egypt, they take a camel ride to see pyramids and a sphinx, before finding themselves stranded in the desert. There, they find a giant egg and try to cook it, but a crocodile hatches out and chases them away…
Who directed The Castaways?
The Castaways was directed by Lancelot Speed.
How long is The Castaways?
The Castaways has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Castaways?
The Castaways is a Animation film.
Where was The Castaways produced?
The Castaways was produced in United Kingdom.