Man and the Moon
28/12/1955
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.
Documentary
TV Movie
Animation
Movie Information
Wernher von Braun
as Self
Frank Gerstle
as Rocket Ship Crew
Richard Emory
as Rocket Ship Crew
Frank Connor
as Rocket Ship Crew
Leo Needham
as Rocket Ship Crew
Walt Disney
as Self - Host (uncredited)
Ward Kimball
as Self (uncredited)
Dick Tufeld
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
