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Lear's Nonsense (2017)

| Animation, Short, Comedy | TV Short 17 May 2017
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Ron Hayden, a celebrity voice impressionist, recites four poems by Edward Lear, each of which is followed by a short blackout gag cartoon by a variety of cartoonists and animators. Based on Lear's "A Book of Nonsense," (1846).

Director:

Artie Romero

Writers:

Artie Romero, Edward Lear (co-writer)

Stars:

MS Bethan, Ron Hayden, Jesse Knyphausen | See full cast & crew »
3 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Credited cast:
MS Bethan MS Bethan ... Lady from Lucca (voice)
Ron Hayden Ron Hayden ... Richard M. Nixon (voice)
Jesse Knyphausen Jesse Knyphausen ... Himself - artist
Woodrow Martin Woodrow Martin ... Himself - artist
Matthew A. Rebel Matthew A. Rebel ... Himself - artist
Cecelia Schrock Cecelia Schrock ... Herself - artist
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Ron Hayden, a celebrity voice impressionist, recites four poems by Edward Lear, each of which is followed by a short blackout gag cartoon by a variety of cartoonists and animators. Based on Lear's "A Book of Nonsense," (1846).

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Animation | Short | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 May 2017 (USA) See more »

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In addition to the awards listed, Lear's Nonsense was named an official selection at Cefalù film festival (2018). See more »

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