Man and the Moon (1955)
The moon is the subject here. Man's fascination with the moon (via animation) is presented, as is the moon's usage in popular culture (from Shakespeare to nursery rhymes to popular songs). Also, superstitions and suppositions associated with the moon is presented. Then scientific research on the moon is shown, followed by plans for (and then a simulation of) an actual trip around the moon.
Director: Ward Kimball
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, Animation
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: December 28, 1955
Cast
- Wernher von Braun - Self
- Frank Gerstle - Rocket Ship Crew
- Richard Emory - Rocket Ship Crew
- Frank Connor - Rocket Ship Crew
- Leo Needham - Rocket Ship Crew
- Walt Disney - Self - Host (uncredited)
- Ward Kimball - Self (uncredited)
- Dick Tufeld - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: George Bruns
Cinematography: Edward Colman, Charles P. Boyle
Editing: Sam Horta, Lloyd L. Richardson
Production: Walt Disney Productions, ABC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
space travel, rocketry, spaceship, man in the moon
More Films by Director: Ward Kimball
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man and the Moon about?
- The moon is the subject here. Man's fascination with the moon (via animation) is presented, as is the moon's usage in popular culture (from Shakespeare to nursery rhymes to popular songs). Also, superstitions and suppositions associated with the moon is presented. Then scientific research on the moon is shown, followed by plans for (and then a simulation of) an actual trip around the moon.
- Who directed Man and the Moon?
- Man and the Moon was directed by Ward Kimball.
- Who stars in Man and the Moon?
- Man and the Moon stars Wernher von Braun, Frank Gerstle, Richard Emory, Frank Connor, Leo Needham, Walt Disney.
- How long is Man and the Moon?
- Man and the Moon has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Man and the Moon?
- Man and the Moon is a Documentary, TV Movie, Animation film.
- Where was Man and the Moon produced?
- Man and the Moon was produced in United States of America.