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Why Play Leap Frog? (1949): Cast

Why Play Leap Frog? (1949) movie poster

Why Play Leap Frog? is a 1949 short animated film directed by George Gordon, starring John Hiestand as Narrator (voice) and Frank Nelson. It runs 10 minutes.

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Why Play Leap Frog? (1949) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
10 min
Director
George Gordon
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Why Play Leap Frog? About?

The premise of Why Play Leap Frog? without spoilers.

Cold War-era cartoon aimed at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power.

Why Play Leap Frog? Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gift
  • educational
  • ephemeral
  • lesson
  • tax
  • doll
  • wages
  • economics
  • doll factory
  • company
  • narrator
  • profit
+38 more
  • productivity
  • labor
  • narration
  • character interacts with narrator
  • zinc
  • wool
  • wood
  • wig
  • toy store
  • toy factory
  • toupee
  • tilling soil
  • steel mill
  • steak
  • sheep shearing
  • sewing seed
  • sadness
  • raw material
  • railroad worker
  • racial stereotype
  • pie chart
  • pay raise
  • painter
  • outrage
  • new idea
  • money bag with dollar sign
  • miner
  • meat market
  • mariner
  • making ends meet
  • local dealer
  • leapfrog
  • lead
  • labor saving device
  • iron ore
  • inflation
  • high cost of living
  • gum chewing
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Cast & crew

Why Play Leap Frog? Cast & Characters

John Hiestand leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Frank Nelson as Men (uncredited). Directed by George Gordon.

From the director

More from George Gordon

More films directed by George Gordon: The Ant from Uncle, Albert in Blunderland, Polar Pest and Bear Raid Warden.

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Why Play Leap Frog? Also Known As

Also known as “Une Gestion Intelligente”.

Also known as
  • Une Gestion Intelligente

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FAQ

Why Play Leap Frog? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Why Play Leap Frog?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Why Play Leap Frog??

Why Play Leap Frog? runs 10 minutes.

When was Why Play Leap Frog? released?

Why Play Leap Frog? was released in 1949.

Who directed Why Play Leap Frog??

Why Play Leap Frog? was directed by George Gordon.

More films by George Gordon

Who is in the cast of Why Play Leap Frog??

Why Play Leap Frog? stars John Hiestand as Narrator (voice) and Frank Nelson as Men (uncredited).

Does Why Play Leap Frog? have a post-credit scene?

No. Why Play Leap Frog? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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