Ballad of Smokey the Bear
“Thanksgiving is Smokey Bear Day on NBC-TV”
Synopsis
"Ballad of Smokey the Bear" tells the story of how Smokey got his name. Smokey and his forest friends encounter a creature they've never seen before that is starting fires. Smokey finds his calling in dealing with this strange new animal.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Roemer
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Marks, Joseph Schrank
- Original Score
- Johnny Marks
- Original Title
- Ballad of Smokey the Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Roemer
Johnny Marks, Joseph Schrank
Johnny Marks
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Schrank
Writer
Larry Roemer
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Johnny Marks
Original Music Composer
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What is Ballad of Smokey the Bear about?
"Ballad of Smokey the Bear" tells the story of how Smokey got his name. Smokey and his forest friends encounter a creature they've never seen before that is starting fires. Smokey finds his calling in dealing with this strange new animal.
Who directed Ballad of Smokey the Bear?
Ballad of Smokey the Bear was directed by Larry Roemer.
Who stars in Ballad of Smokey the Bear?
The principal cast of Ballad of Smokey the Bear includes James Cagney, Herbert Duncan, Rose Marie Jun, William Marine, Barry Pearl.
When was Ballad of Smokey the Bear released and how long is it?
Ballad of Smokey the Bear was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad of Smokey the Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad of Smokey the Bear was composed by Johnny Marks.