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Cartoons of the Moment – The War Zoo c1915

Cartoonist Harry Julius used animals to represent the various countries involved in the First World War, creating easily identifiable – and satirical – character stereotypes.

Length: 4 minutes 6 seconds

Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1 (Academy full frame)

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National Film and Sound Archive