Fable of the Fabrics movie poster

Fable of the Fabrics

January 1, 1942 0h 6m

Originally released in 1942. Fable of the Fabrics is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Joy Batchelor. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A particularly vicious Father Time with a hit-list in his Book of Doom seeks to wipe out characters brought to life from fabric patterns. This neat concept for a cartoon washing powder commercial can be credited to Alexander Mackendrick, who worked at the J Walter Thompson advertising agency before making films at Ealing and then Hollywood.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1942 84 years ago
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Runtime 0h 6m 6 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fable of the Fabrics about?

A particularly vicious Father Time with a hit-list in his Book of Doom seeks to wipe out characters brought to life from fabric patterns. This neat concept for a cartoon washing powder commercial c...

Who directed Fable of the Fabrics?

Fable of the Fabrics was directed by Joy Batchelor.

How long is Fable of the Fabrics?

Fable of the Fabrics has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).

When was Fable of the Fabrics released?

Fable of the Fabrics was released on January 1, 1942 in theaters.