Man and the Moon

Man and the Moon

53 mins | Documentary | Dec. 28, 1955

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.

Man and the Moon

53 mins | Documentary | Dec. 28, 1955

Man and the Moon
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.
Producers
Original title Man and the Moon
Directors Ward Kimball
Writers William Bosche, John W. Dunn, Ward Kimball