The Story of Peter and the Potter

The Story of Peter and the Potter

★ 7.0IMDb Score
Released:1953-01-01
Genre:Drama
Duration:19 min
Country:Canada
Director:Donald Peters
Actors:
Production:ONF | NFB

Overview:

In this short drama, Peter accidentally breaks a glass bowl intended as a birthday gift for his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Deichmann and their daughter Anneke, all artisans in clay, come to the rescue and make him one of their designs while Peter watches. Every stage, from the first turn of the potter's wheel to the final glazing and baking, is shown.

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