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This publicity clip for Canada Post is Norman McLaren's first film for the NFB. For this animated short, McLaren drew symbols by pen onto clear 35 mm stock, which was then superimposed on a photographed painted background. Benny Goodman's rendition of Jingle Bells provides the accompaniment. (NFB)

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

2 mins

Rating

5.125/10

Release Date

01 November 1941

Country

Canada

Cast

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