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Sidney's Family Tree (S)

Original title: Sidney's Family Tree
Year: 1958
Running time: 6 min.
Country: United States
Director: Art Bartsch, Gene Deitch
Screenwriter: Story: Eli Bauer, Larz Bourne
Cast: Animation, Voice: Lionel Wilson
Music: Philip A. Scheib
Cinematography: Animation
Producer: Terrytoons. Producer: William M. Weiss. Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Animation. Comedy | Short Film (Animated)
Synopsis: Sidney the elephant is looking for a mother, even though he's 44. The hippo and giraffe turn him down, but a monkey that drops a coconut on Sidney's head takes him in (though her husband isn't completely sold on the idea). The husband tries several things to get rid of Sidney, to no avail. Finally, a girl elephant walks by, and Sidney chases after her but then brings her home, asking if they can move in for a while.

Awards: 1958: Oscar: Nominated for Best Animated Short Film

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Sidney's Family Tree (S)

1958

Art Bartsch, Gene Deitch