The Old Fashioned Picture Book

The Old Fashioned Picture Book

"Come take a look with me in an old fashioned picture book. . ."

Co-directed by Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera veteran Tony Benedict and Donovan himself, this live-action/animated short film was released in 1971 to promote Donovan's self-produced children's album "HMS Donovan". Comprised of a live-action seaside picnic framing device and three of the album's songs animated in the style of Scottish artist John 'Patrick' Byrne.

Release Date

July 24, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

The Old Fashioned Picture Book

Runtime

9min

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