John and Faith Hubley recorded the random conversation of their children, and then constructed an Oscar-winning cartoon around it. The story concerns two boys who have a nocturnal adventure outside their house, making a trap to catch the myserious 'Moonbird'.
Created by: Storyboard-Harrison
Released: 1959
Language: English
Style: 2D animation
Featuring the voices of:
| Mark Hubley | ... Mark |
| Ray Hubley | ... Hampy |
The first of three Oscar-winning, and seven Oscar-nominated shorts from the Hubleys. Best short animated subject, 1959. John Hubley formed Storyboard Studios after he was blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee, and fired from UPA, for refusing to 'name names' or apologise for his previous work. Ironically he had helped form UPA after being involved in the Disney animator's strike.
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Moonbird
