Man and the Moon

1955 · 53 min · Documentary, TV Movie, Animation

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
Writers: John W. Dunn, Ward Kimball, William Bosche
Released: December 28, 1955
Language: English

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)

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