Moonbird
Synopsis
Two boys go outside at night to capture a bird. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2003.
Top Cast
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January 29, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hubley
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hubley, Faith Hubley
- Original Title
- Moonbird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Storyboard Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hubley
John Hubley, Faith Hubley
John Hubley, Faith Hubley
Department Leadership Roster
John Hubley
Director
John Hubley
Producer
Faith Hubley
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonbird
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What is Moonbird about?
Two boys go outside at night to capture a bird. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2003.
Who directed Moonbird?
Moonbird was directed by John Hubley.
Who stars in Moonbird?
The principal cast of Moonbird includes Mark Hubley, Ray Hubley.
When was Moonbird released and how long is it?
Moonbird was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 10m.