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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Chester Conklin Mr. Walrus -
Minta Durfee Mrs. Walrus - H Harry Ward Mr. Spegle
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Alice Davenport Mrs. Spegle - W William Hauber Raffle Wheel Spinner and Bomber
- G Grover Ligon Mrs. Walrus's Father
- F Fred Hibbard Raffle Ticket Taker
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Hank Mann -
Al St. John -
Slim Summerville
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