The Insect Play
Originally released in 1939. The Insect Play is a music/drama film. directed by Stephen Thomas.
Starring Wilfrid Grantham, Edmund Willard, and Pamela Standish
Synopsis
A tramp falls asleep in the woods. He dreams of observing a range of insects that stand in for various human characteristics in terms of their lifestyle and morality: the flighty, vain butterfly, the obsequious, self-serving dung beetle, the ants, whose increasingly mechanized behavior leads to a militaristic society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wilfrid Grantham
as The Lepidopterist / First Snail
Edmund Willard
as The Tranp
Pamela Standish
as The Chrysalis
Frank Birch
as Mr. Beetle / Commander of the Yellows
Maire O'Neill
as Mrs. Beetle / Philanthropist
Charles Peters
as Robber Beetle/Journalist
Rupert Bruce Lockhart
as The Ichneumon Fly / Inventor
Sheila Kay
as The Larva
Leslie French
as Mr. Cricket / Second Snail
Wendy Toye
as Mrs. Cricket
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Insect Play about?
A tramp falls asleep in the woods. He dreams of observing a range of insects that stand in for various human characteristics in terms of their lifestyle and morality: the flighty, vain butterfly, t...
Who directed The Insect Play?
The Insect Play was directed by Stephen Thomas.
How long is The Insect Play?
The Insect Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Insect Play released?
The Insect Play was released on May 29, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Insect Play?
The main cast of The Insect Play includes Wilfrid Grantham, Edmund Willard, Pamela Standish, Frank Birch, Maire O'Neill.