The Old Fashioned Picture Book

Co-directed by Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera veteran Tony Benedict and Donovan himself, this live-action/animated short film was released in 1971 to promote Donovan's self-produced children's album "HMS Donovan". Comprised of a live-action seaside picnic framing device and three of the album's songs animated in the style of Scottish artist John 'Patrick' Byrne.

Full Cast of The Old Fashioned Picture Book

Donovan as Himself

Donovan

as Himself

Donovan Philips Leitch, better known mononymously as Donovan, is a Scottish-born singer, songwriter and guitarist.


Crew of The Old Fashioned Picture Book

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