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James N. Savage 3
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posted March 20, 2007 11:14 AM

There is a good jazz-music cartoon called "Sunbeam". I think it was made in the 70's, but has a 30's-40's style of animation and music.

Does anyone know if this was ever released on super 8? I saw the same title listed on Ebay quite some time ago, but I'm not sure if it was the same cartoon.

Thanks!

James.

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Adrian Winchester
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posted March 20, 2007 07:22 PM

Yes, it was a US release in the early 1980s. I have a copy - runs approx 5 mins. It's a nice print and the colour is still fine on mine.

One interesting thing is that the box label says "An exclusive release from PO-FLAKE PRODUCTIONS". There might be a story behind this, as I've never heard of them releasing anything else. Maybe the film-makers were involved in this.

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James N. Savage 3
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posted March 21, 2007 06:13 AM

Thanks Adrian!

You say it was released on super 8 by "Po-Flake Productions"?

Are you sure it was a U.S. release? I can't say I've ever heard of that company.

I wonder what other obscure titles they may have released back then. Hope someone in the forum can add some light on this subject [Cool]

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James.

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Adrian Winchester
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posted March 21, 2007 05:31 PM

I'm sure it was a US release. The box and even the reel are typical of US early 80s releases, and if it had been a UK release, it would have been easier to find here. I have a vague recollection of it costing far more than a UK release, due to it being an import.

I always think the Super 8 distributors that hardly released anything would be a great subject for an article, if anyone was willing to do the research!

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