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Five for Four

1942 2 min
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This animated short by Norman McLaren serves as a wartime savings campaign. Symbolic figures, drawn directly on 35mm film stock, move and dance against a simple painted background. The score is "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie," by Albert Ammons.

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Five for Four

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This animated short by Norman McLaren serves as a wartime savings campaign. Symbolic figures, drawn directly on 35mm film stock, move and dance against a simple painted background. The score is "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie," by Albert Ammons.

Film and Video Arts
War, Conflict and Peace - World War II Archival Films
Economics
All subjects
  • director
    Norman McLaren
  • producer
    Norman McLaren
  • animation
    Norman McLaren

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Education

Ages 14 to 17

Civics/Citizenship - Citizen Responsibilities
History - World War I
History - World War II
History and Citizenship Education - Economy and Development (1500-present)

Brainstorm student knowledge of Canada Savings Bonds as a way of saving money. Why were Canadians encouraged to buy "war saving certificates" during both World Wars? How did the practice encourage saving once the wars were over?
Five for Four
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