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.
Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950) is a animation and comedy film directed by Robert Cannon, released on November 2, 1950 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Marvin Miller. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
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Directed by Robert Cannon, written by Dr. Seuss, Bill Scott and Phil Eastman.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 73 ratings.
Told in rhyme, this tells the story of Gerald McCloy who cannot speak - he just makes noises - a train, a car, you name it. Doctors can't help and his poor parents are all but driven to distraction. He is excluded from school, his inability to speak robs him of friends and soon he has acquired the eponymous moniker and become a lonely and sad young boy. He runs away and bumps into a man who owns a radio station,…
Reviewed on December 27, 2022
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The main cast of Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950) includes Marvin Miller. The film was directed by Robert Cannon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Gerald McBoing-Boing was released on November 2, 1950 and runs for 8m.
Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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