Porky the Wrestler

Porky the Wrestler

1937 · 7 min · ★ 6.2 · Animation, Comedy, Family

Porky Pig, hitchhiking to the big wrestling match, gets a ride from the challenger and unexpectedly winds up also in the ring.

Directed by Tex Avery

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