Jitterbug Follies
Originally released in 1939. Jitterbug Follies is a animation/comedy film. directed by Milt Gross. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mel Blanc, Georgia Stark, and Dave Weber
Synopsis
Count Screwloose and J.R. the Wonder Dog are promoting a $10,000 swing contest. They plan to skip town with the entry fees, but a menacing thug from the "Citizens for Fair Play" convinces them otherwise. The contestants: A singing hippo, "Mother Goose" who starts out as an old woman, then sheds her disguise to reveal a pretty girl, and a fan-dancing ostrich. Throughout, a couple of penguins are heckling. The ostrich proves wildly popular, and Screwloose fears he'll have to give the prize to her, when he gets an idea. He dresses J.R. up as the ostrich and sends him out, but the penguins use a box of sausages to expose the dog. The crowd runs Screwloose and J.R. out, and they grab a ride on a train where the penguins are waiting for them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fred Quimby Productions
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jitterbug Follies about?
Count Screwloose and J.R. the Wonder Dog are promoting a $10,000 swing contest. They plan to skip town with the entry fees, but a menacing thug from the "Citizens for Fair Play" convinces them othe...
Who directed Jitterbug Follies?
Jitterbug Follies was directed by Milt Gross.
How long is Jitterbug Follies?
Jitterbug Follies has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Jitterbug Follies released?
Jitterbug Follies was released on February 25, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jitterbug Follies?
The main cast of Jitterbug Follies includes Mel Blanc, Georgia Stark, Dave Weber.