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Short animated comedy

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. (1957): Cast

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The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. is a 1957 short animated comedy directed by Clyde Geronimi, starring Hans Conried as Prosecutor, Bill Thompson and Thurl Ravenscroft. It runs 9 minutes.

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The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Clyde Geronimi
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. About?

The premise of The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. without spoilers.

Anyburg, plagued by traffic, puts the automobile on trial. Testimony begins with a hit‑and‑run car, a hot‑rod for tire‑shredding, and a heap for safety lapses. Safety designers report rising accidents. Lawyer doesn't question witnesses, claiming drivers, not cars, are at fault. Jury rules car not guilty, and town drives politely—for a short time.

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • 1950s
  • driving under influence
  • traffic safety
  • prosecutor
  • talking car
  • jury trial
  • trial
  • courtroom
  • rhyme
  • traffic
  • car
  • drunk driving
+4 more
  • car accident
  • freeway
  • reckless driving
  • educational film
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Cast & crew

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. Cast & Characters

Hans Conried leads the cast as Prosecutor, with Bill Thompson as Defense Attorney and Thurl Ravenscroft as Cyrus P. Sliderule. Directed by Clyde Geronimi.

From the director

More from Clyde Geronimi

More films directed by Clyde Geronimi, best-rated first: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians and The Three Caballeros.

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The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Trafiksyndarna i Låtsastälje” and “La storia di una città qualsiasi”.

Also known as
  • Trafiksyndarna i Låtsastälje
  • La storia di una città qualsiasi

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The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of Anyburg U.S.A., each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. runs 9 minutes.

When was The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. released?

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. was released on June 19, 1957.

Who directed The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. was directed by Clyde Geronimi.

More films by Clyde Geronimi

Who is in the cast of The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.?

The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. stars Hans Conried as Prosecutor, Bill Thompson as Defense Attorney and Thurl Ravenscroft as Cyrus P. Sliderule.

Does The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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