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Gerald McBoing-Boing
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Gerald McBoing-Boing

1950-11-02 · 8 min · ★ 6.6

Animation · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Robert Cannon, John Hubley
Production companies
United Productions of America, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Marvin MillerMarvin MillerNarrator (voice)

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