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Sittin' on a Backyard Fence (1933)

Sittin' on a Backyard Fence poster
Directed by
Earl Duvall
Genre
animation, comedy, family
Country
United States
Runtime
7 min
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 14 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This animated short features characters singing and dancing to a popular song from the era. It shows a group of people enjoying a lazy afternoon in a backyard setting.

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What happens

Sittin' on a Backyard Fence is a 1933 American animated comedy short film directed by Earl Duvall. It is the 29th film in the Merrie Melodies series, featuring the titular song from the film Footlight Parade. The short was released on December 16, 1933. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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