Bedtime Bedlam
1955 · 6 min · ★ 6.9 · Animation, Comedy
Woody Woodpecker is running a babysitting service and is offered $50 by a couple if he will look after their baby. Woody jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, turns out the baby is an infant gorilla!
Directed by Paul J. Smith · Written by Homer Brightman
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June Foray Mrs. Moneybelt (voice) -
Stan Freberg TV Announcer (voice) -
Grace Stafford Woody Woodpecker (voice)
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