Robinson Charley: the story of our island from 1690-1960

One of a series of animated cartoons about the man-in-the-street character “Charley” created to present information about Government legislation on various subjects to the publc. “Robinson Charley” sketches the economic history of Britain from 1690-1960. “Charley” builds up wealth through trade with other lands until he is hard hit by two wars and has to roll up his sleeves to restore his position.

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record