Man and the Moon (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.

Genres: Documentary, TV Movie, Animation

Stars: Wernher von Braun, Frank Gerstle, Richard Emory, Frank Connor, Leo Needham