Fifty Million Years Ago (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, Fifty Million Years Ago is an animation film, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A German animated film about dinosaurs that was repackaged in the United States during the Scopes Monkey Trial. The opening scenes depicting the formation of the earth, and early marine life, employ such simple means of simulating movement as a moving camera and sliding cels and overlays. One primal, insect-like creature is pictured by means of an elaborate jointed cutout, its legs and antennae manipulated frame by frame—a technique favored by some early animators. Most of the creatures in this film pose sedately before painted backdrops or simple settings; the effect is that of museum dioramas come to life.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fifty Million Years Ago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fifty Million Years Ago tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- When was Fifty Million Years Ago released?
- Fifty Million Years Ago was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.