Moonbird (1959)

Name: Moonbird
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids & Family
Released: 1959-01-29

10m

Running Time

Plot.

Two boys go outside at night to capture a bird. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2003.

Where to Watch.

Subs

Currently Moonbird is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel

Streaming in:
🇺🇸 United States

Cast & Crew.

Mark Hubley

Mark (voice)

Ray Hubley

Hampy (voice) (as Hampy Hubley)

John Hubley

Director / Producer / Story

Faith Hubley

Producer / Story

Robert Cannon

Animation

Details.

Release Date
January 29, 1959

Status
Released

Running Time
10m

Genres
Animation Comedy Fantasy Kids & Family

Last updated: 2025-02-11

This Movie Is About.

short

catch a bird

preserved film

Wiki.

Moonbird is a 1959 short animated film by John Hubley and Faith Hubley in which two boys have an adventure in the middle of the night as they sneak out and try to catch a 'Moonbird' and bring it home. The film was animated by Robert Cannon and Ed Smith. It won an Oscar for Best Short Subjects (Cartoons) at the 32nd Academy Awards, in 1960.