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The Bird Who Came to Dinner (1961)

Genre : Animation, Comedy

Runtime : 6M

Director : Paul J. Smith

Synopsis

Dowager steps out to purchase a toy for her son. Woody Woodpecker, peering around the corner of the building, pictures a luxurious future in a home as she would have to offer, so he quickly steps out and imitates the walking toy.

Actors

Grace Stafford
Grace Stafford
Woody Woodpecker / Lady (voice)
Dal McKennon
Dal McKennon
Reginald / Toy Woodpecker Man (voice)

Crews

Paul J. Smith
Paul J. Smith
Director
Homer Brightman
Homer Brightman
Story
Walter Lantz
Walter Lantz
Producer
Clarence Wheeler
Clarence Wheeler
Original Music Composer
Art Landy
Art Landy
Set Designer
Ray Abrams
Ray Abrams
Animation
LaVerne Harding
LaVerne Harding
Animation
Ray Huffine
Ray Huffine
Background Designer
Lester Kline
Lester Kline
Animation

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