The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. (1957)
The city of Anyburg decides its traffic situation has gotten out of hand, so it puts the automobile on trial. The trial (conducted in rhyme) starts with a car that was in a hit-and-run accident, followed by a sports car whose sins are peeling rubber and general hot-rodding, followed by a heap, on trial for lack of safety. Next, a number of safety equipment designers testify that, despite their best efforts, the accident rate keeps rising. Through all this, the defense lawyer declines to ask questions. A highway designer bemoans the problems on his beautiful roads. At last, defense. He shows a number of scenarios, pointing out that the real problem isn't the car but the driver. Everyone left the courtroom, declaring the car not guilty, and drove politely again, for a little while.
Cast
- Hans Conried - Prosecutor
- Thurl Ravenscroft - Cyrus P. Sliderule
- Bill Thompson - Defense Attorney
Screenplay
- Dick Huemer (Story)
Themes
Animated Adventure and Fun
Keywords
cartoon, road traffic, courtroom, trial lawyer, automobile safety, highway of death, criminal trial, short film, inquest, dialog in rhyme, cartoon car
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. about?
- The city of Anyburg decides its traffic situation has gotten out of hand, so it puts the automobile on trial. The trial (conducted in rhyme) starts with a car that was in a hit-and-run accident, followed by a sports car whose sins are peeling rubber and general hot-rodding, followed by a heap, on trial for lack of safety. Next, a number of safety equipment designers testify that, despite their best efforts, the accident rate keeps rising. Through all this, the defense lawyer declines to ask questions. A highway designer bemoans the problems on his beautiful roads. At last, defense. He shows a number of scenarios, pointing out that the real problem isn't the car but the driver. Everyone left the courtroom, declaring the car not guilty, and drove politely again, for a little while.
- Who directed The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?
- The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. was directed by Clyde Geronimi.
- Who stars in The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?
- The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. stars Hans Conried, Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Thompson.
- How long is The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?
- The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?
- The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. is a Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. produced?
- The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?
- The themes of The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. include: Animated Adventure and Fun.