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How to Catch a Cold (1951): Cast

How to Catch a Cold (1951) movie poster

How to Catch a Cold is a 1951 short animated film directed by Hamilton Luske, starring Bill Thompson as Common Man / Common Sense (voice). It runs 10 minutes.

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How to Catch a Cold (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Hamilton Luske
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is How to Catch a Cold About?

The premise of How to Catch a Cold without spoilers.

A regular guy receives straightforward advice from his own common sense about handling a cold—primarily resting, staying hydrated, and avoiding actions that spread germs—along with simple tips for preventing infection. Because the short is sponsored by Kleenex, it emphasizes using disposable tissues.

How to Catch a Cold Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • health
  • educational
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Cast & crew

How to Catch a Cold Cast & Characters

Bill Thompson plays Common Man / Common Sense (voice) in How to Catch a Cold. Directed by Hamilton Luske.

From the director

More from Hamilton Luske

More films directed by Hamilton Luske, best-rated first: Pinocchio, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp.

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FAQ

How to Catch a Cold FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of How to Catch a Cold, each answered in a sentence.

How long is How to Catch a Cold?

How to Catch a Cold runs 10 minutes.

When was How to Catch a Cold released?

How to Catch a Cold was released on August 1, 1951.

Who directed How to Catch a Cold?

How to Catch a Cold was directed by Hamilton Luske.

More films by Hamilton Luske

Who is in the cast of How to Catch a Cold?

How to Catch a Cold stars Bill Thompson as Common Man / Common Sense (voice).

Does How to Catch a Cold have a post-credit scene?

No. How to Catch a Cold has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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