The Figurehead (1952)
A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.
Director: Allan Crick
Genre: Romance, Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1952
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Matyas Seiber
Editing: Jack King
Production: Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Allan Crick
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Figurehead about?
- A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.
- Who directed The Figurehead?
- The Figurehead was directed by Allan Crick.
- Who stars in The Figurehead?
- The Figurehead stars Robert Beatty, Allan Crick, Digby Turpin.
- How long is The Figurehead?
- The Figurehead has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Figurehead?
- The Figurehead is a Romance, Animation, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Figurehead produced?
- The Figurehead was produced in United Kingdom.