Duck and Cover (1952)

Bert the Turtle says duck and cover.

Duck and Cover (1952) poster

An instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.

Director: Anthony Rizzo
Genre: Animation, Family
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Drummond Drury
Production: Archer Productions (II)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Family Animation

Keywords

nuclear war, cold war, survival, kids, civil defense, public service, cartoon turtle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duck and Cover about?
An instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.
Who directed Duck and Cover?
Duck and Cover was directed by Anthony Rizzo.
Who stars in Duck and Cover?
Duck and Cover stars Robert Middleton.
How long is Duck and Cover?
Duck and Cover has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Duck and Cover?
Duck and Cover is a Animation, Family film.
Where was Duck and Cover produced?
Duck and Cover was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Duck and Cover?
The themes of Duck and Cover include: Family Animation.