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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

196712mGene Deitch

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This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.

AnimationFantasyAdventure
Based On Novel Or BookDragonWizardAshcan Copy

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What is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) about?

This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.

Who stars in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit stars Herbert Lass (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Gene Deitch.

How long is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit has a runtime of 12 min and premiered in 1967.

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