Gerald McBoing-Boing

Name: Gerald McBoing-Boing
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 1950
Rating: 73.98
Cast: Marvin Miller

1950·Movie

8min

Ratings

73/100

My ScoreNot Rated

7.1

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About

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.

DNA

Genres: Musical Comedy Children's Film
Mood: WhimsicalPlayfulFunLight-HeartedCheerful
Themes: UniquenessAcceptancePower Of Self-Expression
Plot: Musical PerformancesFriendshipOvercoming Communication ChallengesFinding One's Place
Pacing: EpisodicModerate
Narrative: Hero's JourneyComing-Of-Age
Dialog: Minimalist DialogueMusical Numbers
Character Types: Love InterestMentorComic ReliefEveryman
Humor: Playful Teasing
Time: 1950s
Place: Urban CityscapeSmall Town
Cinematic Style: Musical SequencesColorful Animation
Costume and Set: Colorful SetsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Robert Cannon, John Hubley

Produced by:

Stephen Bosustow

Cast

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice)

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