Small Star Cinema facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Small Star Cinema |
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| Genre | Fantasy |
| Directed by | Michael Hirsh Patrick Loubert |
| Starring | Clive A. Smith |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Michael Hirsh Patrick Loubert |
| Production location(s) | Toronto |
| Running time | 12 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nelvana Limited |
| Distributor | Nelvana Limited |
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| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | April 12, 1974 – May 24, 1975 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Christmas Two Step |
Small Star Cinema was a cool series of short films from Canada. These films mixed live-action (real people and places) with animation (cartoons). They were made by a company called Nelvana Limited.
The shorts were shown on CBC Television from 1974 to 1975. You might have seen them as part of shows like Bagatelle, Camera Twelve, or Children's Cinema. Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert produced the series. Clive A. Smith was also a star in the films. Each short film started with a small animated character walking into a bright spotlight. Nelvana later made another special called Christmas Two Step for CBC, which was similar.
Exploring the Episodes of Small Star Cinema
Small Star Cinema had 10 different episodes, each telling a unique story. Let's take a closer look at what each one was about!
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| 1 | "Waltz in Mounted Time" | Patrick Loubert | April 12, 1974 | |
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This episode explores the dreams two brothers have. It shows what happens when they are half-asleep and half-awake.
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| 2 | "Birds of Music" | Michael Hirsh | April 19, 1974 | |
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This animated film is about a little girl. She plays the piano in a special way. Her music sounds just like singing birds.
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| 3 | "Wild Goose Chase" | Patrick Loubert | April 26, 1974 | |
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This story is about a girl named Lydia. She goes on an adventure with a Canada goose.
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| 4 | "Mr. Rubbish's Children's Tour of the Big City" | Patrick Loubert | May 3, 1974 | |
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This episode features Mr. Rubbish. He takes children on a fun tour of a big city.
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| 5 | "Smile-A-Day" | Michael Hirsh | Unknown | |
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This film encourages everyone to smile. It shows how a smile can brighten your day.
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| 6 | "The Happy Chalk Dog" | Michael Hirsh | December 26, 1974 | |
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A little boy invents a bedtime story. He imagines himself as the main character in this tale.
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| 7 | "Zounds of Music" | Patrick Loubert | January 1, 1975 | |
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A young girl goes on an exciting chase. She is trying to catch a magical musical note.
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| 8 | "Mr. Pencil Draws the Line" | Michael Hirsh | April 12, 1975 | |
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The famous Mr. Pencil leaves his home. Some kids want him to draw more pictures. As he walks through Toronto, he has an accident and his lead breaks. Mr. Pencil goes to The Hospital for Sick Children. There, a girl named Debbie tells him that kids in the playroom want him to draw. At the playroom, musicians sing for the kids. Then, they welcome Mr. Pencil. He will animate stories that the kids make up. The kids tell creative stories for Mr. Pencil to draw. Later, Jamie and Ryan give Mr. Pencil a special pencil sharpener. It fits him perfectly, and he feels much better!
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| 9 | "Battle of the Alphabet" | Patrick Loubert | May 3, 1975 | |
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This animated film uses letters of the alphabet. It helps explain big ideas like arguments, fighting, and getting along.
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| 10 | "The Great Cicillo" | Patrick Loubert | May 24, 1975 | |
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This film is about a clown named Bob Cinci. He moves to Canada. He is looking for a truly genuine laugh.
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