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The Birth of the Robot

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This experiment was a “prestige advertisement” for Shell Motor Oil. As conventional animation became dominated by Walt Disney, many European filmmakers turned to puppets as an alternative, and Lye enlisted the help of avant-garde friends…

DirectorLen Lye
WriterC.H. David

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The Birth of the Robot — streaming FAQ

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Is The Birth of the Robot on Netflix?

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The Birth of the Robot hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 19, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.