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Man and the Moon

Man and the Moon

1955-12-28
  • Documentary
  • , TV Movie
  • , Animation
53 minutes

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.

Ward KimballDirector
William BoscheWriter
Ward KimballWriter
John W. DunnWriter

Top Billed Cast

Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun

Self

Frank Gerstle

Frank Gerstle

Rocket Ship Crew

Richard Emory

Rocket Ship Crew

Frank Connor

Rocket Ship Crew

Leo Needham

Rocket Ship Crew

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Self - Host (uncredited)

Ward Kimball

Self (uncredited)

Dick Tufeld

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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