Famous quote by Ray Harryhausen

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So our films had a lot more to them than entertainment value, and Im glad that a lot of people recognize that now.
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"So our films had a lot more to them than entertainment value, and I'm glad that a lot of people recognize that now. People realize now the value of them as educational"

- Ray Harryhausen

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Ray Harryhausen was a leader in the field of stop-motion animation, and his quote speaks with the value of his movies beyond their entertainment worth. He is grateful that people now recognize the academic worth of his films, which is a testimony to the effect they have actually had on viewers. His movies were not just entertaining, but likewise instructional, as they taught audiences about history, mythology, and science. They also offered a platform for exploring styles such as morality, justice, and guts. Harryhausen's films were ahead of their time in regards to their academic worth, and it is clear that he was proud of the effect they had on audiences. His quote speaks with the importance of his films in regards to their instructional value, and it is clear that he was proud of the impact they had on audiences.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ray Harryhausen somewhere between June 29, 1920 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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