Puppetry (String Marionettes) (1947)
Overview
Describes the making of a puppet in detail from the carving of the head to the fitting of the strings. Close-ups show how the movements of the various limbs are achieved and finally the film portrays a brief episode in the story of Hansel and Gretel.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.281 |
Directed By
Crew
Frank Haines
TOP CAST
Frank Haines
Self
Elizabeth Haines
Self
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