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Abel's island

Title
Abel's island [videorecording] / Michael Sporn Animation, Inc. for Italtoons, SSR-RTSI ; produced by Michael Sporn.
Publication
Morris Plains, NJ : Lucerne Media, 1988.

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Additional Authors
  • Sporn, Michael
  • Steig, William, 1907-2003.
  • Curry, Tim
  • Jeffries, Lionel
Description
1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
Brightly-hued animation complements this story about the aristocratic mouse Abelard Flint, who in August 1907, was enjoying an elegant picnic with his wife Amanda, when a violent rainstorm occurred. Attempting to retrieve Amanda's shawl blown away by the harsh winds, Abel is hurled into the river and marooned on a deserted island. Determined to survive this unlucky turn of events, Abel finds makeshift shelter in a log and experiments with various means of escape. Drawing on inner reservoirs of strength and patience, Abel staves off a predator owl, grows carrots, weaves a cape, and discovers a hidden talent for sculpting clay. With the aid of a debonair frog named Gower, Abel finally returns home to Mouseville and his beloved Amanda, with her shawl in hand.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Action and adventure films.
  • Animated films.
Note
  • Based on the book by William Steig.
Credits (note)
  • Producer, director, Michael Sporn; screenplay, Michael Sporn, Maxine Fisher; music, Arthur Custer.
Title
Abel's island [videorecording] / Michael Sporn Animation, Inc. for Italtoons, SSR-RTSI ; produced by Michael Sporn.
Imprint
Morris Plains, NJ : Lucerne Media, 1988.
Credits
Producer, director, Michael Sporn; screenplay, Michael Sporn, Maxine Fisher; music, Arthur Custer.
Performer
Voices: Tim Curry, Lionel Jeffries, Heidi Stallings.
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Added Author
Sporn, Michael.
Steig, William, 1907-2003. Abel's island.
Curry, Tim.
Jeffries, Lionel.
Branch Call Number
J VTH 1776 A
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