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Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon

BBC One
on BBC One London

Tonight's Bank Holiday film stars Burl Ives, Troy Donahue, Gert Frobe, Terry-Thomas

Arriving in Victorian England, Phineas T. Barnum, the great American showman, hits on the greatest idea of his illustrious career. Using a revolutionary new explosive he will construct a rocket ship to journey to the moon. And who is to be the passenger in the historic craft? Who else but Barnum's own General Tom Thumb, the world's most famous midget.
Inspired by the writing of Jules Verne, this colourful adventure story features an appropriately larger-than-life performance by Burl Ives as Barnum, some effective comedy from Terry-Thomas and Lionel Jeffries - and Jimmy Clitheroe as General Tom Thumb.
This Week's Films: page 11

Contributors

Director:
Don Sharp
Phineas T Barnum:
Burl Ives
Gaylord Sullivan:
Troy Donahue
Professor Von Bulow:
Gert Frobe
Sir Harry Washington-Smythe:
Terry Thomas
Angelica:
Hermione Gingold
Madelaine:
Dahlia Lavl
Sir Charles Dillworthy:
Lionel Jeffries
General Tom Thumb:
Jimmy Clitheroe
Source: Radio Times

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