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Recommendations
Senior Film Conservator
If you found yourself captivated by the cinematic excellence of Porky the Rain-Maker (1936), the profound questions raised in 1936 still require cinematic answers today. Experience the United States influence in these recommendations that echo Porky the Rain-Maker.
Porky the Rain-Maker remains a monumental achievement to provide a definitive example of Tex Avery's stylistic genius.
Porky is sent to buy feed for the starving animals on his drought-ridden farm. Instead, he buys "Weather Pills", and when the animals swallow them it wreaks havoc.
Based on the unique cinematic excellence of Porky the Rain-Maker, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Family cinema:
Dir: Eduardo Notari
A crime drama in the Gennariello-series. The police detective in Naples that is confronted with modern gangsters and crime events.
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Dir: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
Dir: Frank Moser
The simple story is about two siblings, little brother Bud and big sister Susie. After they've been reading "Huckleberry Finn" they dream of adventures on the Mississippi River.
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Dir: Edgar Jones
A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.
Dir: Charley Chase
A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their troublesome charges.
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Dir: Unknown Director
The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.
Dir: Robert Thornby
Mary Willard takes over her father's railroad after his death. Her major competitor is a ruthless crook named Harvey Judson. She arranges for Judson to be kidnapped and taken to an isolated spot deep in the forest and turned loose to fend for himself. She accompanies the kidnappers to the wild and Judson, not knowing who she is, begins to fall in love with her. Complications ensue.
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Dir: Hal Roach
An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.
Dir: Mason N. Litson
Edgar and his chum try to amass a fortune in one day by cornering the fan market on a hot afternoon when the circus comes to the small town where they are spending their vacation.
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Dir: Vernon Stallings
Krazy Kat is held in jail and Ignatz finally bails him out after encountering "guilt".
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Porky the Rain-Maker
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'A mala nova | Surreal | Layered | 92% Match |
| Don't Weaken! | Tense | Dense | 89% Match |
| Down the Mississippi | Gritty | Linear | 92% Match |
| In the River | Gritty | High | 92% Match |
| Kids Is Kids | Tense | Layered | 94% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Tex Avery's archive. Last updated: 6/9/2026.
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