William T. Hurtz

A young boy whose dreams transcend reality is sucked into his his own fantasy, which is everything he has dreamed of until he unleashes a century old secret that may not only destroy this perfect dream world but reality itself (imdb)

A henpecked husband sees a unicorn outside his window--or does he? (imdb)

One entry in a series of films produced to make science accessible to the masses--especially children--this film describes the sun in scientific but entertaining terms. (imdb)

Magoo's at a Rutgers alumni dance and winds up squaring off with a pro wrestler at the arena across the alley, thinking he's dancing with the wife of an old friend. (imdb)

Look Who's Driving: A super-rare UPA educational film from 1954 directed by Bill Hurtz (The Unicorn in the Garden) and designed by Bob Dranko. There's nothing revolutionary about this short but it's a superb bit of stylishly designed Fifties animation.

1952 Oscar nominated short documentary.

John Smith is a fugitive on the run, all because of the suppressive childhood inflicted on him by his mother. When he was two years old she had tricked him into exchanging his crib for a bed and later, she brought home a baby brother when he was expecting a sister. John has had enough and is running away from home but has to stop at the curb as his mother won't let 6-year-old John cross the street. (imdb)

An comedic anthology featuring primarily the adventures of a heroic flying squirrel and his dumb moose friend. (imdb)

A summary of the bills of rights by UPA.

The fourth episode in Bell Labs Capra produced series focuses on weather and climate.

The American Petroleum Institute presents an inspiring tale of man's history taming nature through ingenuity and invention, culminating in the modern American farmer, who relies on the oil industry to fuel his machinery.

Abstract art-inspired promotional film for the CBS Radio Network, extolling the benefits of the radio medium for advertisement.