Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo
Synopsis
While meeting a new friend, Gerald is abducted by aliens and whisked to the planet Moo. The king of Moo mistakenly thinks that all Earthlings - like Gerald - speak only in sound effects, and he attempts to converse with Gerald. Hoping to lure Earth tourism to his planet, the king brings the boy back to Earth in the hope of establishing good relations, but Earth diplomats are puzzled by the king's unusual language
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Cannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Cannon, Dr. Seuss, T. Hee
- Original Title
- Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Cannon
Robert Cannon, Dr. Seuss, T. Hee
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Robert Cannon
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What is Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo about?
While meeting a new friend, Gerald is abducted by aliens and whisked to the planet Moo. The king of Moo mistakenly thinks that all Earthlings - like Gerald - speak only in sound effects, and he attempts to converse with Gerald. Hoping to lure Earth tourism to his planet, the king brings the boy back to Earth in the hope of establishing good relations, but Earth diplomats are puzzled by the king's unusual language
Who directed Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo?
Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo was directed by Robert Cannon.
Who stars in Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo?
The principal cast of Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo includes Marvin Miller.
When was Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo released and how long is it?
Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 7m.
Is Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo based on a book or true story?
Gerald McBoing! Boing! on Planet Moo is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dr. Seuss".