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This is the story of Gerald McCloy and the strange thing that happened to that little boy. They say it all started when Gerald was two, that the age kids start talking at least most of them do. Well when he started talking you know what he said; he didn’t talk words he went “Boing-Boing” instead. ~Opening Narration~ Distraught that their child can only speak in sound effects, Gerald's parents try various means to find a cure for his bizarre aliment, only to leave him feeling rejected and unloved. Created by: UPA
Released: 1950
Language: English
Country of Origin: USA
Style: 2D animation
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Directed by: Robert Cannon
Executive Producers: Stephen Bosustow
Musical Score by: Gail Kubik
Theme Music by: Chico Hamilton
Writing Credits: Ted Geisel, Bill Scott and Phil Eastman
Supervising / Directing Animators: John Hubley
Animated by: Bill Melendez, Frank Smith, Willis Pyle, Pat Matthews and Rudy Larriva
Based on: The Book by Dr Seuss.
 In animation historian Jerry Beck's 1994 poll of animators, film historians and directors, this cartoon was rated the ninth greatest cartoon of all time. Selected for the National Film Registry. Won the 1950 Academy Award for best Short Subject/Cartoon. See Also: Gerald McBoing Boing (TV Series) and Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
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Gerald McBoing Boing