A Bird's a Bird

A Bird's a Bird

1915 · 12 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Mr. Walrus needs a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner with his in-laws but his plans keep going awry.

Directed by Walter Wright · Written by Edwin Frazee

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