Mr. Blabbermouth!
Synopsis
Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, America was rife with rumors about the size of Japan's armed forces and how well-equipped they were to wage war against the U.S. Using animation, the first part of this film dispels these rumors by showing that the U.S. had more raw materials and more fighting ships. The narrator also cautions moviegoers against spreading rumors (which are often initiated by enemy infiltrators to create fear and dissention) and believing everything they read in the newspapers. Just because "they say" something, that doesn't make it true.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Selden
- Original Title
- Mr. Blabbermouth!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
Walter Selden, Manchester Boddy
Jackson Rose
Adrienne Fazan
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Wrangell
Director
Walter Selden
Screenplay
Manchester Boddy
Writer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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What is Mr. Blabbermouth! about?
Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, America was rife with rumors about the size of Japan's armed forces and how well-equipped they were to wage war against the U.S. Using animation, the first part of this film dispels these rumors by showing that the U.S. had more raw materials and more fighting ships. The narrator also cautions moviegoers against spreading rumors (which are often initiated by enemy infiltrators to create fear and dissention) and believing everything they read in the newspapers. Just because "they say" something, that doesn't make it true.
Who directed Mr. Blabbermouth!?
Mr. Blabbermouth! was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in Mr. Blabbermouth!?
The principal cast of Mr. Blabbermouth! includes John Nesbitt, Ralph Peters, John Berkes, Stanley Andrews, May McAvoy.
When was Mr. Blabbermouth! released and how long is it?
Mr. Blabbermouth! was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 19m.