The Flying Turtle
Originally released in 1953. The Flying Turtle is a animation/comedy film. directed by Paul J. Smith. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In this entry in Universal-International's "Foolish Fable" series (U-I production number 8327), Herman the Turtle's only ambition is to be able to fly. He reads articles on the subject and also enrolls in Madam Bluejay's Flying School, all of which leads to failure. He pays an eagle to give him flying lessons but the eagle drops him in the ocean and kills him. But Herman goes to Turtle Heaven where he is given a pair of wings and flies to his content. The "Be careful what you wish for" moral goes unstated.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walter Lantz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flying Turtle about?
In this entry in Universal-International's "Foolish Fable" series (U-I production number 8327), Herman the Turtle's only ambition is to be able to fly. He reads articles on the subject and also enr...
Who directed The Flying Turtle?
The Flying Turtle was directed by Paul J. Smith.
How long is The Flying Turtle?
The Flying Turtle has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was The Flying Turtle released?
The Flying Turtle was released on June 28, 1953 in theaters.