The Early Bird and the Worm

The Early Bird and the Worm

1936 · 9 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Comedy, Family

A young worm is chased by the Early Bird, but then a snake and two crows join the chase.

Directed by Rudolf Ising · Written by Rudolf Ising

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Cast

Bernice Hansen Various (voice) (uncredited)
Cora Hunter Parks Vocalist (voice) (uncredited)
Alberta Perkins Vocalist (voice) (uncredited)
Anna Mae Fritz Vocalist (voice) (uncredited)

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