The Milky Way (1940 film)
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The Milky Way is a 1940 one-reel animated cartoon short produced in Technicolor by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It won the 1940 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, becoming the first non-Disney film to do so. The short was produced and directed by Rudolf Ising and co-produced by Fred Quimby.
Plot
After losing their mittens while playing in the snow, three kittens are punished by being denied milk. They float into space in a basket lifted by three helium balloons, sailing past the Moon, Mars, the Big Dipper, and the Little Dipper until they reach the Milky Way.
There they discover springs and geysers of natural milk and feast happily, but soon risk falling back to Earth. It turns out the entire adventure was a dream. Their mother wakes them for supper, and when they rush to the kitchen, they are horrified to find milk waiting for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in The Milky Way (1940 film)?
The Milky Way stars Bernice Hansen.
Who composed the music for The Milky Way (1940 film)?
The music for The Milky Way was composed by Scott Bradley.
How long is The Milky Way (1940 film)?
The Milky Way has a running time of 8 minutes.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: The Milky Way (1940 film) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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