Of Stars and Men (1961)
AnimationDocumentaryScience Fiction
Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".
Directors: John Hubley, Faith Hubley.
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Harlow Shapley as Narrator (voice) |
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Mark Hubley as Children's voices (voice) |
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Ray Hubley as Children's voices (voice) (as Hampy Hubley) |
| Directing | John Hubley | Director |
| Directing | Faith Hubley | Director |
| Camera | Jack Buehre | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Faith Hubley | Editor |
| Production | John Hubley | Producer |
| Writing | John Hubley | Writer |
| Production | Faith Hubley | Producer |
| Writing | Faith Hubley | Writer |
| Writing | Harlow Shapley | Novel |