Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit
Originally released in 1923. Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit is a comedy/animation film. directed by Vernon Stallings. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Lantz
Synopsis
Forbidden Fruit begins with New York in the grip of a banana shortage. Residents sing (or scream) “Yes! We Have No Bananas,” the hit novelty song of 1923 (inspired by real-life banana shortages—the film also references current events by mentioning mobster Louis Cohen, arrested for murder the same year). The scene shifts to animator Walter Lantz strumming the song on his guitar, before a co-worker presents him with a banana that transmogrifies into Colonel Heeza Liar, who tells the tale of how he ended “the great banana famine in 1923.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J.R. Bray Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit about?
Forbidden Fruit begins with New York in the grip of a banana shortage. Residents sing (or scream) “Yes! We Have No Bananas,” the hit novelty song of 1923 (inspired by real-life banana shortages...
Who directed Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit?
Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit was directed by Vernon Stallings.
How long is Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit?
Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit released?
Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit was released on November 1, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit?
The main cast of Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit includes Walter Lantz.