01 January 1961 Animated, Factual 8 mins
New Yorkers watch as Norman McLaren's animated promotional film for Canadian tourism plays on the giant pixelboard overlooking Times Square. The caption below the board reads: "Canada... Wonderful World At Your Doorstep". McLaren himself is a member of the crowd.
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Norman McLaren as Self - Seen with Man in Hat
Norman McLaren Director
Canada 01 January 1961
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