The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics (1965)

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.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.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.

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Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Robert Morley

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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.

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Narrator: His worried friends noticed how terribly thin and drawn he was, and did their best to cheer him up. "She is not good enough for you." "She lacks depth." "They all look alike anyway. Why don't you find a nice, straight line and settle down?"

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Featured in Great Performances: Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (2000)

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10/10

A line longs for his love, a dot, despite his family's wishes and a large scribble.

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 sale. I take particular interest in one book. The title seems familiar. It's a reprint of Norton Juster's book. If you can find it, the book is just as good.