Mooncussers

Mooncussers is a 1962 American TV film from Disney. It was originally released on TV in two parts but was released in some markets as a theatrical film,^[1] occasionally shown as part of a double bill with another Disney film.

It was based on the novel Flying Ebony by Iris Vinton.^[2]

Plot edit

Pirates lure ships to destruction along the New England coast of the United States of America.

Cast edit

Kevin Corcoran as Jonathan Feather
Oscar Homolka as Urias Hawke
Lee Aaker as Willy
Paul E. Burns as Mose
Robert Burton as E.P. Hallett
Robert Emhardt as Mr. Wick
Joan Freeman as Betsy Feather
Rian Garrick as Dan Hallett
Ted Jacques as Bill Stacy
Dayton Lummis as Commissioner
Erin O'Brien-Moore as Mrs. Feather
Tudor Owen as Skipper of Portland
Dub Taylor as Fire Tender
Eddy Waller as Captain Swain

Production edit

Filming started April 16, 1962.^[3]

References edit

^ Disney Gears His Second Season to More Varied Productions Los Angeles Times Sep 23, 1962: P5.
^ MOONCUSSERS, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 39, Iss. 456, (Jan 1, 1972): 12.
^ VIEW FROM A LOCAL VANTAGE POINT By A. H. WEILER. New York Times Apr 1, 1962: 119.

External links edit

[1] Disney Gears His Second Season to More Varied Productions Los Angeles Times Sep 23, 1962: P5.

[2] MOONCUSSERS, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 39, Iss. 456, (Jan 1, 1972): 12.

[3] VIEW FROM A LOCAL VANTAGE POINT By A. H. WEILER. New York Times Apr 1, 1962: 119.

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