The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. is a 1953 American musical fantasy film about a boy who dreams himself into a fantasy world ruled by a diabolical piano teacher enslaving children to practice piano forever. It was the only feature film written by Theodor Seuss Geisel, who wrote the story, screenplay, and lyrics. It was directed by Roy Rowland, with many uncredited takes directed by producer Stanley Kramer. The film stars Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried, and Tommy Rettig.
Theatrical release poster
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American children's author and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.
Dr. Seuss in 1957
Bronze statue of Dr. Seuss and his character The Cat in the Hat outside the Geisel Library in San Diego
Geisel at work on a drawing of the Grinch for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in 1957
Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida