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UNITED STATES · 1961

Nelly’s Folly

Chuck Jones
Classical Hollywood ambition fame self-discovery African wildlife the cost of success
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Synopsis

Nelly the Giraffe is discovered in Africa and leaves to begin a singing career, but finds that chasing fame brings her nothing but unhappiness.

Year1961
CountryUnited States
DirectorChuck Jones
MovementClassical Hollywood
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