02 Jul 1921
Why They Love Cavemen
An animated comedy short from the 1920s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
Ace of Light
"Light animation and original poetry in this initiatic journey by Dennis Pies, who is now known as Sky-David." - Daily Psychedelic. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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