Our Mr. Sun(1956)
Our Mr. Sun Synopsis
One entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses—especially children—this film describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms.
Our Mr. Sun (1956) is a documentary, tv movie and animation film directed by Frank Capra, released on November 19, 1956 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Eddie Albert, Lionel Barrymore, Frank Baxter and Marvin Miller. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Frank Capra
- Producers:
- Frank Capra
- Cinematographer:
- Harold E. Wellman
- Production:
- Frank Capra Productions
- Status:
- Released
Our Mr. Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Albert
as The Fiction Writer
Lionel Barrymore
as Father Time (voice)
Frank Baxter
as Dr. Research (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter)
Marvin Miller
as Mr. Sun (voice)
Sterling Holloway
as Chloro Phyll (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Frank Capra, produced by Frank Capra.
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Our Mr. Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 15 ratings.
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Our Mr. Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Our Mr. Sun online?
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Our Mr. Sun (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Our Mr. Sun?
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The main cast of Our Mr. Sun (1956) includes Eddie Albert, Lionel Barrymore, Frank Baxter, Marvin Miller and Sterling Holloway. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Our Mr. Sun released?
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Our Mr. Sun was released on November 19, 1956 and runs for 57m.
Is Our Mr. Sun worth watching?
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Our Mr. Sun (1956) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, tv movie and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.