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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

1965Short⏱️ 10mApproved
AnimationShortComedyFamilyRomance
7.5
IMDB Rating
1,766 votes

A simple line attempts to woo his true love, a dot, away from the unkempt squiggle she prefers. But he'll have to learn to bend before she'll notice him.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Robert Morley
Release Date
December 31, 1965
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 1
Wins
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 21
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Robert Morley
Robert Morley
as Narrator

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Chuck Jones Enterprises, MGM Animation/Visual Arts

🏷️ Keywords

linedotabstract filmgeometrymathematics

🎯 Categories

AnimationComedyFamilyRomanceShort

⭐ Featured Review

A line longs for his love, a dot, despite his family's wishes and a large scribble.
by lizz-rinker2005-03-10
10/10

"I remember watching this as a young child. It was a real treat to be able to see it, since it wasn't like the other programs I'd watch. Although there was only one Dot and the Line, it was better than the Rugrats. The Dot and the Line will remain a part of what defined my childhood. When I told my friends about this great cartoon, they didn't understand what made it so interesting or funny. The art style alone is enough to try and find this film. The last time I saw it was back in 2000. Flash forward a few years. I'm walking through SF when I find myself at a small sidewalk..."

💡 Did You Know?

To give the squiggle an unkempt appearance, the animation drawings were inked on rice paper. The ink bled, creating a textured line that was then photocopied onto cel.

📖 Synopsis

A simple line attempts to woo his true love, a dot, away from the unkempt squiggle she prefers. But he'll have to learn to bend before she'll notice him.