Our Mr. Sun

Creator: Frank Capra Productions

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description:

From the description in Rick Prelinger's Field Guide to Sponsored Films; Popular scientific film directed by Frank Capra that launched the Bell System Science series. Combining animation and live action, Our Mr. Sun uses a scientist-writer team to present information about the sun and its importance to humankind. NOTE: Produced in Technicolor, the film was originally telecast in 1956 and 1957 to 9 million homes, some 600 16mm prints were distributed to schools and community organizations through the Bell Telephone System film libraries.

Complete Record: From the description in Rick Prelinger's Field Guide to Sponsored Films; Popular scientific film directed by Frank Capra that launched the Bell System Science series. Combining animation and live action, Our Mr. Sun uses a scientist-writer team to present information about the sun and its importance to humankind. NOTE: Produced in Technicolor, the film was originally telecast in 1956 and 1957 to 9 million homes, some 600 16mm prints were distributed to schools and community organizations through the Bell Telephone System film libraries.