When Magoo Flew

When Magoo Flew

The funniest cartoon character of them all Mr. Magoo flying high in

1954 · 6 min · ★ 6.7 · Animation, Comedy

Mr. Magoo sets off to go to the movies but goes to an airport by mistake and gets on a plane thinking it to be a theater. Little does Magoo know the man he is sitting next to is actually a thief and when a detective appears on the plane to track the thief down, Magoo thinks it's all part of the movie. After doing some wing walking, Magoo reenters the plane and exposes the thief to the detective. When the plane lands, Magoo remarks that they should have shown a cartoon particularly one with that "delightful near sighted fellow".

Directed by Pete Burness · Written by Tedd Pierce

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Cast

Jim Backus Mr. Magoo/Pilot (voice)
Henny Backus Stewardess (uncredited)
Jerry Hausner Cop/Thief (uncredited)

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