The Bottle and the Throttle (1961)

01/01/1961 (US) • Drama • 10m

Overview

The dangers of drinking and driving are illustrated to a teenager returning from a beach party, where after having "one too many beach beers" he runs over a young mother and her child. This black and white short is not to be confused with the later color film, with same title, from 1968 (some sources indicate 1965).

The Bottle and the Throttle (1961)

01/01/1961 (US) • 10m

Drama

Overview

The dangers of drinking and driving are illustrated to a teenager returning from a beach party, where after having "one too many beach beers" he runs over a young mother and her child. This black and white short is not to be confused with the later color film, with same title, from 1968 (some sources indicate 1965).

Top Billed Cast

Timothy Farrell

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

driving while intoxicated

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