Gerald McBoing-Boing
The story of a little boy who would only talk in sound effects.With story by Dr.Seuss (and Bill Scott of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame) this cartoon won the Oscar for best short subject (animated) for 1950.
- Director
- Robert Cannon
- Signature
- Wonder · Craft · Humour
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The story of a little boy who would only talk in sound effects. With story by Dr. Seuss (and Bill Scott of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame) this cartoon won the Oscar for best short subject (animated) for 1950.
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Box Office & Release
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- Release date
- Nov 2, 1950
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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