The read
It runs a compact 53m.
Synopsis
The moon is the subject here. Man's fascination with the moon (via animation) is presented, as is the moon's usage in popular culture (from Shakespeare to nursery rhymes to popular songs). Also, superstitions and suppositions associated with the moon is presented. Then scientific research on the moon is shown, followed by plans for (and then a simulation of) an actual trip around the moon.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Ward KimballDirector
- William BoscheWriter
- Ward KimballWriter
- John W. DunnWriter
Cast
- Wernher von BraunSelf
- Frank GerstleRocket Ship Crew
- Richard EmoryRocket Ship Crew
- Frank ConnorRocket Ship Crew
- Leo NeedhamRocket Ship Crew
- Walt DisneySelf - Host (uncredited)
- Ward KimballSelf (uncredited)
- Dick TufeldNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Themes
space travelrocketryspaceshipman in the moon