Gerald McBoing-Boing

Gerald McBoing-Boing

1950 · 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.

Directed by Robert Cannon · Written by Dr. Seuss

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