Shuffle Off to Buffalo

Shuffle Off to Buffalo

1933 · 7 min · ★ 5.5 · Animation, Comedy

An animated singing and dancing revue of babies (representing a variety of stereotypes) who are being prepared for delivery by stork.

Directed by Rudolf Ising

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Cast

Johnny Murray Old Man - Little Boy (voice) (uncredited)
Alberta Perkins Singing Baby (voice) (uncredited)
Cora Hunter Parks Singing Baby (voice) (uncredited)
Anna Mae Fritz Singing Baby (voice) (uncredited)

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