The Cuckoo Bird residing in an old clock in a creepy old mansion is shot dead by an unknown assailant; Flip the Frog is called in to investigate (and finds more than he bargained for)..
Ub Iwerks
United States
So, a murder mystery cartoon from way back in the day? Yeah, Cuckoo Murder Case is a bit of a weird one to start with. If you're into *really* old animation, like the stuff that came before the big Disney boom, you might find something oddly fascinating here. But if you're just looking for a quick laugh or anything mod...
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"So, a murder mystery cartoon from way back in the day? Yeah, Cuckoo Murder Case is a bit of a weird one to start with. If you're into *really* old animation, like the stuff that came before the big Disney boom, you might find something oddly fascinating here. But if you're just looking for a quick laugh or anything modern, this probably isn't your jam. It's more for the film history buffs, or just the truly curious. 🧐 The setup itself is kinda dark for a cartoon. A cuckoo bird, living its life..."
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