Colour Flight (1937)

This riot of color was a showcase for Lye’s hand-painted and stenciled imagery. Sponsored by Imperial Airways, it incorporates the airline’s “speedbird” symbol, and the music consists of “Honolulu Blues” by Red Nichols and a rumba by the Lecuona Cuban Boys. Time Magazine raved about the film, describing Lye as England’s alternative to Walt Disney (a David-and-Goliath comparison!). Like Lye’s other films, Colour Flight was not eligible for distribution in the US due to its status as an overseas advertising film. - Harvard Film Archive

Director: Len Lye
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date:
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colour Flight about?
This riot of color was a showcase for Lye’s hand-painted and stenciled imagery. Sponsored by Imperial Airways, it incorporates the airline’s “speedbird” symbol, and the music consists of “Honolulu Blues” by Red Nichols and a rumba by the Lecuona Cuban Boys. Time Magazine raved about the film, describing Lye as England’s alternative to Walt Disney (a David-and-Goliath comparison!). Like Lye’s other films, Colour Flight was not eligible for distribution in the US due to its status as an overseas advertising film. - Harvard Film Archive
Who directed Colour Flight?
Colour Flight was directed by Len Lye.
How long is Colour Flight?
Colour Flight has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Colour Flight?
Colour Flight is a Animation film.
Where was Colour Flight produced?
Colour Flight was produced in United Kingdom.