Spare the Child
Synopsis
It shows a family where the son makes a wish to switch sizes with the father so that he can be the boss for a change. The father doesn't like this at all. After a while, the son slowly realizes that being a grownup isn't all that easy. Unfortunately, the father doesn't seem to realize that the same holds true for being a kid.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abe Liss
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Shaw, Barbara Hammer
- Original Title
- Spare the Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abe Liss
Dick Shaw, Barbara Hammer
John Hubley, Stephen Bosustow
Department Leadership Roster
Abe Liss
Director
John Hubley
Producer
Stephen Bosustow
Producer
Dick Shaw
Writer
Barbara Hammer
Writer
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UPA Animated Shorts
United Productions of America, better known as UPA, was an American animation studio active from the 1940s through the 1970s. Beginning with industrial and World War II training films, UPA eventually produced theatrical shorts for Columbia Pictures, notably the Mr. Magoo series.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spare the Child
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What is Spare the Child about?
It shows a family where the son makes a wish to switch sizes with the father so that he can be the boss for a change. The father doesn't like this at all. After a while, the son slowly realizes that being a grownup isn't all that easy. Unfortunately, the father doesn't seem to realize that the same holds true for being a kid.
Who directed Spare the Child?
Spare the Child was directed by Abe Liss.
Who stars in Spare the Child?
The principal cast of Spare the Child includes Not specified.
When was Spare the Child released and how long is it?
Spare the Child was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 6m.