Tulips Shall Grow
Synopsis
In this Puppetoon animated short film (an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee), a young Dutch couple find their idyllic countryside being overrun by unfeeling, unthinking mechanical men and machines that lay waste to everything in their path. In 1997 this film, deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant," was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pal
- Screenplay & Story
- George Pal, Cecil Beard, Jack Miller
- Original Score
- Eddison von Ottenfeld
- Original Title
- Tulips Shall Grow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- George Pal Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pal
George Pal, Cecil Beard, Jack Miller
Eddison von Ottenfeld
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
George Pal
Producer
George Pal
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tulips Shall Grow
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What is Tulips Shall Grow about?
In this Puppetoon animated short film (an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee), a young Dutch couple find their idyllic countryside being overrun by unfeeling, unthinking mechanical men and machines that lay waste to everything in their path. In 1997 this film, deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant," was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Who directed Tulips Shall Grow?
Tulips Shall Grow was directed by George Pal.
Who stars in Tulips Shall Grow?
The principal cast of Tulips Shall Grow includes Victor Jory.
When was Tulips Shall Grow released and how long is it?
Tulips Shall Grow was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Tulips Shall Grow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tulips Shall Grow was composed by Eddison von Ottenfeld.