Early British silhoutte animation

The Clown and His Donkey is a silent animated short film made using silhouette animation. This short movie was released in 1910 and was written, directed, and produced by Charles Armstrong. Charles Armstrong was a British animator pioneering silhouette animation techniques. This is his only surviving film.

The story in brief:

This short film shows a clown and his pet donkey entertaining with circus acts, juggling, and playful antics. They are joined by a circus monkey in some scenes, while the clown engages the audience, seeking their participation.


More info on the film:

  • Reviews and ratings of the film – IMDb
  • More info on the film – Wikipedia

Animation Movies by Charles Armstrong