Thud and Blunder in Knock-Off Time (1964)

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Thud and Blunder are two clumsy cartoon miners who helped educate colliery employees in how not to behave down a mineshaft. Made by the National Coal Board, the Thud and Blunder safety animations are pleasingly wild and primitive, and the sidekick canary is a nice touch. Thud and Blunder seldom reveal any potential hazards which could not be avoided through common sense, but they're still enormous fun.

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Film & Animation