HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape (1959)

A musically talented ape is captured in the jungle and taken back to civilisation. However, civilisation proves too uncouth for the cultured ape so he departs, philosophically pondering that "when the arts are out of date, the artist must withdraw and wait". A colourised version was released in 1980.

Director: Harold Whitaker, Tony Guy
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Production: Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harold Whitaker, Tony Guy
More Films in Genre: Animation, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape about?
A musically talented ape is captured in the jungle and taken back to civilisation. However, civilisation proves too uncouth for the cultured ape so he departs, philosophically pondering that "when the arts are out of date, the artist must withdraw and wait". A colourised version was released in 1980.
Who directed HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape?
HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape was directed by Harold Whitaker, Tony Guy.
How long is HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape?
HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape?
HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape is a Animation, Comedy film.
Where was HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape produced?
HaBa Tales: The Cultured Ape was produced in United Kingdom.