Of Stars and Men (1961): Cast
Of Stars and Men is a 1961 animated documentary directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley, starring Harlow Shapley as Narrator (voice), Ray Hubley and Mark Hubley. It runs 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 min
- Directors
- Faith Hubley and John Hubley
- Genres
- Sci-Fi , Animation , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Storyboard Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Of Stars and Men About?
The premise of Of Stars and Men without spoilers.
The 1964 animated short, made by the Hubley family, adapts astronomer Harlow Shapley's 1959 book, with Shapley narrating. Styled as a documentary, it follows a child‑like figure on a human quest to locate its place in the cosmos, covering outer space, matter, life's meaning and periodic table. No spoken dialogue; characters convey ideas through action, exemplifying an animated documentary.
Of Stars and Men Cast & Characters
Harlow Shapley leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Ray Hubley as Children's voices (voice) (as Hampy Hubley) and Mark Hubley as Children's voices (voice). Directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley.
- Co-director Faith Hubley
- Co-director John Hubley
- Harlow Shapley as Narrator (voice)
- Ray Hubley as Children's voices (voice) (as Hampy Hubley)
- Mark Hubley as Children's voices (voice)
More from Faith Hubley and John Hubley
More films directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley: Tall Time Tales, The Cosmic Eye, A Doonesbury Special and Everybody Rides the Carousel.
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Of Stars and Men FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Of Stars and Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men runs 53 minutes.
When was Of Stars and Men released?
Of Stars and Men was released on August 1, 1961.
Who directed Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men was directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley.
More films by Faith Hubley Who is in the cast of Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men stars Harlow Shapley as Narrator (voice), Ray Hubley as Children's voices (voice) (as Hampy Hubley) and Mark Hubley as Children's voices (voice).
Does Of Stars and Men have a post-credit scene?
No. Of Stars and Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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