Gerald McBoing-Boing

Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950)

The story of a little boy who would only talk in sound effects. With story by Dr. Seuss (and Bill Scott of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame) this cartoon won the Oscar for best short subject (animated) for 1950.

Date of release
1950-11-02
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (73)
Runtime
8m
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Director
Robert Cannon, John Hubley

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 1. Including: Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

Gerald McBoing-Boing is a 1950 animated short film directed by Robert Cannon. It is the sixth film in the Jolly Frolics series and the first film featuring the titular character, a little boy who speaks through sound effects instead of spoken words. Produced by United Productions of America (UPA), it was given a wide release by Columbia Pictures on November 4, 1950. The story was adapted by Phil Eastman and Bill Scott from a story by Dr. Seuss.

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