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Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941)
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9 December 1941 (USA) moreTagline:
The first full-length animated musical comedy! morePlot:
The happy tranquility of Buggsville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Forgotten Pioneer moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Kenny Gardner | ... | Dick (voice) |
| Gwen Williams | ... | Mary (voice) |
| Jack Mercer | ... | Mr. Bumble and Swat the Fly (voice) |
| Tedd Pierce | ... | C. Bagley Beetle (voice) (as Ted Pierce) |
| Carl Meyer | ... | Smack the Mosquito (voice) |
| Stan Freed | ... | Hoppity (voice) |
| Pauline Loth | ... | Honey (voice) |
| The Four Marshals | ... | Chorus Interpretations (voice) |
| The Royal Guards | ... | Chorus Interpretations (voice) |
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78 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)Certification:
Australia:G | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | UK:Uc (rating) (1986) | UK:U (original rating) | USA:Approved (PCA #03179) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review)Filming Locations:
Max Fleischer Studios Inc., Miami, Florida, USAFun Stuff
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As a result of the box-office failure of this film, Paramount fired Max Fleischer and 'Dave Fleischer' and took over their studio, renaming it Famous Studios. moreQuotes:
Mr. Bumble: It's my daughter's right to listen to what her little heart says, and it just don't seem to say "Beetle". moreSoundtrack:
I'll Dance at Your Wedding (Honey Dear) moreFAQ
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Although never received well critically, this is a truly beautifully animated movie. This film, made at the outbreak of WW2 was one of the first 5 full length animated films ever made, and displays superb animation. Excellent too is the way human castoffs are used by the insects. Unfortunately the character of the principal villain is weak and two dimensional, and the story suffers as a result. The songs, however, are among the best I can recall in any animated film, and "Castle in the air" has to be one of my all time favorites. Unfortunately Max Fleisher was not as independent as Walt Disney, and as a result was never given an opportunity by Paramount to make another animated feature. However, the two that Fleisher was able to release will continue entertaining us for generations to come.