Help! My Snowman's Burning Down
Synopsis
My Snowman's Burning Down is an American short film made by Carson Davidson in 1964, with music composed and performed by Gerry Mulligan. A surrealistic and humorous satire on the Madison Avenue image of the world through advertising. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carson Davidson
- Original Score
- Bob Brookmeyer, Gerry Mulligan
- Original Title
- Help! My Snowman's Burning Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Contemporary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carson Davidson
Bob Brookmeyer, Gerry Mulligan
Department Leadership Roster
Carson Davidson
Director
Bob Brookmeyer
Original Music Composer
Gerry Mulligan
Original Music Composer
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What is Help! My Snowman's Burning Down about?
My Snowman's Burning Down is an American short film made by Carson Davidson in 1964, with music composed and performed by Gerry Mulligan. A surrealistic and humorous satire on the Madison Avenue image of the world through advertising. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
Who directed Help! My Snowman's Burning Down?
Help! My Snowman's Burning Down was directed by Carson Davidson.
Who stars in Help! My Snowman's Burning Down?
The principal cast of Help! My Snowman's Burning Down includes Bob Larkin, Dian Robertson.
When was Help! My Snowman's Burning Down released and how long is it?
Help! My Snowman's Burning Down was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Help! My Snowman's Burning Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Help! My Snowman's Burning Down was composed by Bob Brookmeyer, Gerry Mulligan.