The Bottle and the Throttle (1961)
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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).
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDrinking And Driving · Driving While IntoxicatedDialogue densityDramaPacingShortActor preference341076Country preferenceUs
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What is The Bottle and the Throttle about?
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).
How long is The Bottle and the Throttle?
The Bottle and the Throttle has a runtime of 10 minutes.