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New York Lightboard Record

New York Lightboard Record (1961)

Animation Documentary

New Yorkers watch as Norman McLaren's animated promotional film for Canadian tourism plays on the giant pixelboard overlooking Times Square. The caption below the board reads: "Canada... Wonderful World At Your Doorstep". McLaren himself is a member of the crowd.

Updated May 28 2020

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Runtime: 9 mins Rating: 5.0

Cast

Norman McLaren

Norman McLaren

Himself - seen with man in hat

Crew

Norman McLaren

Norman McLaren

Director

Norman McLaren

Norman McLaren

Producer

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