The Clown and His Donkey (1910)

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 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 Clown and His Donkey:

• Reviews and ratings of The Clown and His Donkey – IMDb
• More info on the film – Wikipedia

Animation Movies by Charles Armstrong