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A Hatful of Dreams

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

A hat, that changes the wearer to whoever he or she secretly wants to be, floats on the wind landing on assorted heads. One man becomes an opera singer, the protagonist turns into Superman, when the hat lands on a sweet little girl there is no change at all.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: A Hatful of Dreams

    Directed by: George PAL

    Country: USA

    Year of production: 1945

    Running time: 07 min

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: puppets

    Version: Without dialogue or commentary

    Process: Colour

  • Credits

    Directed by: George PAL

    Production: PARAMOUNT PICTURES