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Charley's Black Magic

Charley's Black Magic

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Animation

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This cartoon propaganda short by Halas & Batchelor sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 October 1949

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Harold Berens

Harold Berens

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