Along the Moonbeam Trail
Synopsis
A magic aeroplane takes two children to the Moon, where they encounter prehistoric monsters and witness a battle between them. As far as is known this was the first film to combine realistic stop-motion dinosaurs and live-action actors in the same shot. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert M. Dawley, Willis H. O'Brien
- Original Title
- Along the Moonbeam Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Herbert M. Dawley Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert M. Dawley, Willis H. O'Brien
Herbert M. Dawley
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert M. Dawley
Director
Herbert M. Dawley
Producer
Willis H. O'Brien
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Along the Moonbeam Trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Along the Moonbeam Trail
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What is Along the Moonbeam Trail about?
A magic aeroplane takes two children to the Moon, where they encounter prehistoric monsters and witness a battle between them. As far as is known this was the first film to combine realistic stop-motion dinosaurs and live-action actors in the same shot. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
Who directed Along the Moonbeam Trail?
Along the Moonbeam Trail was directed by Herbert M. Dawley, Willis H. O'Brien.
Who stars in Along the Moonbeam Trail?
The principal cast of Along the Moonbeam Trail includes Not specified.
When was Along the Moonbeam Trail released and how long is it?
Along the Moonbeam Trail was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 14m.