UK, 1955
12m, 1,070 feet, 326 metres
16mm film, Eastmancolor
A British animated fantasy film directed by Lotte Reiniger.
Plot Summary
The story of Jack and the Beanstalk told using silhouette cut-outs.
Credits
* = uncredited
Crew
Director: Lotte Reiniger
Primrose Productions
Producers: Vivian Milroy, Louis Hagen
Animators: Carl Koch, Lotte Reiniger
Animation Collaborator: Gerry Lee *
Editing: Richard Kaplan
Music: Freddie Phillips
Designer: Lotte Reiniger
Voices
Deryck Guyler (narrator)
Press
1956
Monthly Film Bulletin vol.23 no.270 (July 1956) p.94
[Reviewed with The Gallant Little Tailor (1955)] Both films reveal technical ingenuity and charm, and have engaging music scores. They should be especially welcome in programmes for younger children. – from an uncredited review
References
Periodicals
Kine Weekly no.2545 (24 May 1956) p.14 – note
Kine Weekly no.2567 (25 October 1956) p.19 – review
Monthly Film Bulletin vol.23 no.270 (July 1956) p.94 – credits, synopsis, review
Today's Cinema vol.87 no.7629 (15 October 1956) p.16 – review
Books
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee pp.227-228 – credits
