The Once-ler, a ruined industrialist, tells the tale of his rise to wealth and subsequent fall, as he disregarded the warnings of a wise old forest creature called the Lorax about the environmental destruction caused by his greed.
Directed by Hawley Pratt
pollution
harmony
based on children's book
nature
corporate greed
environmental conservation
short film
Rank
#19 in 1972·#3689 overall
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Eddie Albert
Narrator
Bob Holt
The Lorax / The Once-ler (voice)
Athena Lorde
Miss O'Schmunsler (voice)
Scatman Crothers
Singer
Vivian Vance
Singer
Thurl Ravenscroft
Singer
Crew
Hawley Pratt
Director
Dr. Seuss
Writer
Friz Freleng
Producer
Dr. Seuss
Producer
Chuck Jones
Storyboard Artist
Dr. Seuss
Book
Popular Reviews
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8.0★ · 12/12/16
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