The Unicorn in the Garden
“The masterwork of America's master humorist...now the greatest of all UPA miracle cartoons!”
Synopsis
A mild-mannered man repeatedly sees a unicorn in his garden, but his domineering wife refuses to believe him and threatens to have him committed.
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The Unicorn in the Garden
Type: Featurette • Published 2008-05-08
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William T. Hurtz
- Screenplay & Story
- James Thurber
- Original Title
- The Unicorn in the Garden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William T. Hurtz
James Thurber
Department Leadership Roster
William T. Hurtz
Director
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UPA Animated Shorts
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What is The Unicorn in the Garden about?
A mild-mannered man repeatedly sees a unicorn in his garden, but his domineering wife refuses to believe him and threatens to have him committed.
Who directed The Unicorn in the Garden?
The Unicorn in the Garden was directed by William T. Hurtz.
Who stars in The Unicorn in the Garden?
The principal cast of The Unicorn in the Garden includes Not specified.
When was The Unicorn in the Garden released and how long is it?
The Unicorn in the Garden was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.