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Writer:
Wladyslaw Starewicz (writer)
Release Date:
20 January 1924 (USA) more
Plot:
The frogs are bored with their lot, and ask God to give them a king - but God, irritated with their inability to govern themselves... more | add synopsis
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Frogland
The Frogs Who Wanted a King (USA)
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Runtime:
9 min
Country:
France
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Silent
Certification:
USA:Not Rated

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Included in the Rhino Home Video compilation "Bambi Meets Godzilla and Other Weird Cartoons". more
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Featured in Basquiat (1996) more

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Good Film, 2 December 2008
Author: Michael_Elliott from Louisville, KY

Frogs Who Wanted a King, The (1923)

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aka Grenouilles qui demandent un roi, Les

French puppet/animated short has a group of frogs asking for a King so that they can live better. God sends something down but the frogs begin to ask questions so God seeks revenge. This was a rather interesting little film as it certainly isn't for kids and it does fit the "weird" label where you can find it on countless compilations. This was originally meant as an anti-government thing where the director, having been kicked out of his own country, asks the viewer why would they want their government to step in when you can handle things on your own. The story is told is a rather dark and bleak manor with only light touches of comedy thrown in. I doubt kids of today would enjoy a silent, animated film but if they were to watch this then I'm sure they'd break down into tears.

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