The Great Cognito(1982)

The Great Cognito is an animated short film featuring a music hall impressionist who performs caricatures of Second World War personalities. Created at Will Vinton Productions and animated by Barry Bruce, the film captures the comedic energy of a vaudeville-style performer channeling famous figures from the era. The Academy Film Archive preserved the work in 2012, recognizing its historical and artistic significance within the stop-motion animation canon.