Experimental Animation

Experimental Animation (1933)

January 1st, 19330h 3min

Music, Animation
66%

Overview

Len Lye scraped together enough funding and borrowed equipment to produce a two-minute short featuring his self-made monkey, singing and dancing to 'Peanut Vendor', a 1931 jazz hit for Red Nichols. The two foot high monkey had bolted, moveable joints and some 50 interchangeable mouths to convey the singing. To get the movements right, Lye filmed his new wife, Jane, a prize-winning rumba dancer.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

Song of the Swan

Song of the Swan


Released on: 2022-01-29
Drama, Music

A vivid dream exploration of Moira Shearer's heart and mind, just before and after she agreed to sta...

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home


Released on: 1994-05-27
Animation, Family, Comedy

A young quirky girl finds her way in a crazy world.

Puparia

Puparia


Released on: 2021-09-23
Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Something is about to change drastically, and the only thing to do is to witness it.

Martyris

Martyris


Released on: 2010-08-21
Animation, Horror

In a dismal and decadent world, a little Saint cares for various beings with suicidal tendencies. A ...

After the Flower Wilted

After the Flower Wilted


Released on: 2024-03-28
Drama, Family, Animation

Based on the novel ‘Wilted Flower’ by Nou Hach, the film unfolds a gripping tale of grief and desper...

Pigtails

Pigtails


Released on: 2015-10-24
Animation, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction

The earth shook. The sea roared. And then… There is a small house solitary standing by the seaside....

Birth

Birth


Released on: 2009-02-06
Animation

Amina, a young woman (17) is pregnant and afraid to give birth. For a consolation and advice she goe...

Prince Bayaya

Prince Bayaya


Released on: 1951-01-26
Animation, Fantasy, Family

Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the Ki...

Old Czech Legends

Old Czech Legends


Released on: 1953-09-11
Animation, History

A monumental piece of art bringing the heroes of the ancient Czech myths back to life. The picture c...

Hararna fångar och steker jägaren

Hararna fångar och steker jägaren


Released on: 1996-02-04
Animation

Peter Nestler illustrates a poem by Hans Sachs from 1540.

James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach


Released on: 1996-04-12
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possess...

Marine Life Interviews

Marine Life Interviews


Released on: 2016-11-15
Animation, Family, Comedy

Interviews with the animals at the Marine Life Institute about their experiences with Dory.

The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper


Released on: 2014-02-06
Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy

In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan...

Silent

Silent


Released on: 2014-02-18
Adventure, Animation, Family

A duo of street performers learns how sound and picture work together to create amazing cinema exper...

In the Forest of Huckybucky

In the Forest of Huckybucky


Released on: 2016-12-25
Animation, Family, Music

In the woods there lives a mouse and his friends, and they are always scared of getting eaten by the...

Flow

Flow


Released on: 2005-01-01
Animation

Eight woman, one life. Short animation by Sumito Sakakibara. The 9th Japan Media Art Festival Animat...

Chicken Run

Chicken Run


Released on: 2000-06-23
Animation, Comedy, Family

The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens ...

Santa Pac's Merry Berry Day

Santa Pac's Merry Berry Day


Released on: 2016-12-05
Adventure, Animation, Comedy

As Pacworlders excitedly decorate for Berry Day, Pac is saddened about missing his parents as he re...

On Your Mark

On Your Mark


Released on: 1995-07-15
Animation, Drama, Science Fiction, Music

Set in the future: Two men learn that a mysterious winged girl has been taken prisoner, and then dec...

Buzzkill

Buzzkill


Released on: 2022-08-18
Horror, Comedy, Romance, Thriller, Animation

Tune in to the blind date woes of Rick and Becky.