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Short animated comedy

The History of the Cinema (1956): Cast

The History of the Cinema (1956) movie poster

The History of the Cinema is a 1956 short animated comedy directed by John Halas, starring Maurice Denham as Narrator. It runs 8 minutes.

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The History of the Cinema (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
John Halas
Genres
Comedy , Animation , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The History of the Cinema About?

The premise of The History of the Cinema without spoilers.

A humorously semi-factual account of the history of cinema.

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Cast & crew

The History of the Cinema Cast & Characters

Maurice Denham plays Narrator in The History of the Cinema. Directed by John Halas.

From the director

More from John Halas

More films directed by John Halas, best-rated first: Heavy Metal, The Question, Automania 2000 and Animal Farm.

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The History of the Cinema Also Known As

Also known as “Petite histoire du cinéma”.

Also known as
  • Petite histoire du cinéma

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The History of the Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The History of the Cinema, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The History of the Cinema?

The History of the Cinema runs 8 minutes.

When was The History of the Cinema released?

The History of the Cinema was released on July 31, 1956.

Who directed The History of the Cinema?

The History of the Cinema was directed by John Halas.

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Who is in the cast of The History of the Cinema?

The History of the Cinema stars Maurice Denham as Narrator.

Does The History of the Cinema have a post-credit scene?

No. The History of the Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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