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The Figurehead

1952

Overview

A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1952
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Director
Allan Crick
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
The Figurehead (1952) | Kinocult