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The Mermaid's Treasure

1975

Cat no. 4062

Animation. An octopus prevents a diver from recovering a chest of lost treasure from the seabed.

Animation. Silhouette. A mermaid has claimed a chest of lost treasure on the seabed. Fish and seahorses perform for the mermaid, who tries on a crown. Their activities are disturbed by a diver, who attempts to recover the treasure. The mermaid enlists the help of an octopus. The octopus grapples with the diver and forces him to retreat back to his boat, leaving the treasure behind. The octopus performs for the mermaid and is joined by the seahorses and fish, who resume their activities while the mermaid observes them. The octopus places the crown on the mermaid’s head and the two swim off together.

Keywords

Animation; Mermaids; Octopus; Skin divers; Treasure; Silhouette

  • Camera : Tony Brindle

  • Animator : Barbra [Barbara] Brindle

  • Other : Eric Bramall [idea]

Manifestations

The Mermaid's Treasure

  • Award:
    • Group 1:
      • Note: Awards (data migration 25/06/2021): Movie Maker Ten Best Film Competition, Ten Best winner, 1975.

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