The Figurehead (1952): Cast
The Figurehead is a 1952 short fantasy animated film starring Robert Beatty, Digby Turpin and Allan Crick. It runs 7 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Figurehead About?
The premise of The Figurehead without spoilers.
Inspired by Cosbie Garstin’s poem, the studio’s first puppet film follows a carved wooden saint painted as a soldier to serve as a ship’s figurehead. When the vessel founders, a beautiful mermaid rescues the figurehead and falls for him, but his saint‑like wooden heart cannot return her love, leaving her affection unrequited.
The Figurehead Cast
Robert Beatty leads the cast, with Digby Turpin and Allan Crick.
The Figurehead Videos
The clip of The Figurehead.
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The Figurehead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Figurehead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Figurehead?
The Figurehead runs 7 minutes.
When was The Figurehead released?
The Figurehead was released in 1952.
Who is in the cast of The Figurehead?
The Figurehead stars Robert Beatty, Digby Turpin and Allan Crick.
Does The Figurehead have a post-credit scene?
No. The Figurehead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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