Experimental Animation (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1933, Experimental Animation is a notable film directed by Len Lye.
What it’s about. Len Lye scraped together enough funding and borrowed equipment to produce a two-minute short featuring his self-made monkey, singing and dancing to 'Peanut Vendor', a 1931 jazz hit for Red Nichols. The two foot high monkey had bolted, moveable joints and some 50 interchangeable mouths to convey the singing. To get the movements right, Lye filmed his new wife, Jane, a prize-winning rumba dancer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Experimental Animation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Experimental Animation page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Experimental Animation (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Experimental Animation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Experimental Animation worth watching?
- Experimental Animation holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Experimental Animation released?
- Experimental Animation was released in 1933.