Duck and Cover
“Bert the Turtle says duck and cover.”
Synopsis
An instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Rizzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond J. Mauer
- Original Title
- Duck and Cover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Archer Productions (II)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Rizzo
Raymond J. Mauer
Drummond Drury
Leo M. Langlois
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Rizzo
Director
Raymond J. Mauer
Writer
Drummond Drury
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duck and Cover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Duck and Cover about?
An instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.
Who directed Duck and Cover?
Duck and Cover was directed by Anthony Rizzo.
Who stars in Duck and Cover?
The principal cast of Duck and Cover includes Robert Middleton.
When was Duck and Cover released and how long is it?
Duck and Cover was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 9m.