In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994): Cast & Plot
In Search of Dr. Seuss is a 1994 animated comedy directed by Vincent Paterson, starring Kay E. Kuter as Dr. Seuss (voice), Kathy Najimy and Matt Frewer. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Vincent Paterson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Point Blank Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In Search of Dr. Seuss About?
The premise of In Search of Dr. Seuss without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A curious reporter sets out to uncover everything about Dr. Seuss—Ted Geisel—by consulting the very characters he created. Through interviews with his whimsical creations, the film weaves in extensive excerpts of his beloved stories and songs, revealing the real facts behind the iconic author.
In Search of Dr. Seuss Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- close up of eyes
- the cat in the hat character
- dr seuss
- horton the elephant character
- sam i am character
- character name in title
In Search of Dr. Seuss Cast & Characters
Kay E. Kuter leads the cast as Dr. Seuss (voice), with Kathy Najimy as Kathy Lane and Matt Frewer as The Cat in the Hat. Directed by Vincent Paterson; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vincent Paterson
- Kay E. Kuter as Dr. Seuss (voice)
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Matt Frewer as The Cat in the Hat -
Christopher Lloyd as Mr. Hunch
Also Starring in In Search of Dr. Seuss
· 37 more- David Paymer The Ad Man
- Andrea Martin The Ad Woman
- J.D. Daniels Marco (segment "Mulberry Street")
- Patrick Stewart Sergeant Mulvaney
- Billy Crystal The Voice of America (voice)
- David Gibson Turtle Choir Member / Green Eggs and Ham Player
- Kevin Alexander Stea Turtle Choir Member
- Andraé Crouch Yertle
- Howie Mandel Sam-I-Am (voice)
- Susan Lonergan Green Eggs and Ham Player
- Frank Welker Additional Voice Overs (voice)
- Eileen Brennan The Who-Villain
- Robin Williams The Father
- Graham Jarvis The Farmer
- Zelda Williams Daughter
- Brady Bluhm Marco (segment "McElligot's Pool")
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- Malachi Pearson Additional Voice Overs (voice)
- Gene Montoya Turtle Choir Member / Green Eggs and Ham Player
- Bambi Swayze Turtle Choir Member
- Maxi Anderson Turtle Choir Member
- Sandra Crouch Turtle Choir Member
- Kathy Hazzard Turtle Choir Member
- Bright Eyes Mack
- Reggie Burrell Turtle Choir Member
- Troy Burgess Turtle Choir Member
- Rick Charles Turtle Choir Member
- Kristle Murden Turtle Choir Member (as Kristle Edwards)
- Voncielle Faggett Turtle Choir Member
- Tammie Gibson Turtle Choir Member
- Linda McCrary Turtle Choir Member
- Kim O'Kelley Turtle Choir Member
- Alfie Silas Turtle Choir Member
- Jonathan Webb Turtle Choir Member
- Eleanor Columbus Daughter
- Raymond Del Barrio Green Eggs and Ham Player
- T.J. Espinoza Green Eggs and Ham Player
- Terry Lindholm The Onceler
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In Search of Dr. Seuss Plot Summary
What happens in In Search of Dr. Seuss from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kathy Lane, Kathy Najimy, a reporter, travels to Theodor Geisel’s La Jolla, California, home and encounters a peculiar figure. She explains that the editor of The Ferncrest Times wants a feature on Dr. Seuss, and when she taps him as a source, the figure reveals himself to be the Cat in the Hat, Matt Frewer. Kathy discovers a magical book labeled, Open a book, open your imagination, and the book whisks her into Geisel’s whimsical world. The Cat in the Hat then shows her a political cartoon that would become The Sneetches, guiding her toward a door that opens onto a sunny beach where they read The Sneetches together. He shares a glimmering slice of history, telling Kathy that Geisel faced scrutiny during World War I.
Full summary
The whole story of In Search of Dr. Seuss, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know In Search of Dr. Seuss?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the reporter who drives the narrative of the film?
In Search of Dr. Seuss Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “À la recherche du Dr Seuss” and “A Jornada Mágica”.
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- À la recherche du Dr Seuss
- A Jornada Mágica
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In Search of Dr. Seuss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In Search of Dr. Seuss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In Search of Dr. Seuss?
In Search of Dr. Seuss runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was In Search of Dr. Seuss released?
In Search of Dr. Seuss was released on November 6, 1994.
Who directed In Search of Dr. Seuss?
In Search of Dr. Seuss was directed by Vincent Paterson.
More films by Vincent Paterson Who is in the cast of In Search of Dr. Seuss?
In Search of Dr. Seuss stars Kay E. Kuter as Dr. Seuss (voice), Kathy Najimy as Kathy Lane and Matt Frewer as The Cat in the Hat, among 41 credited actors.
Does In Search of Dr. Seuss have a post-credit scene?
No. In Search of Dr. Seuss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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