A young parrot, against his mother's wishes, wants to become a mariner like his no-account father, runs away from home, and heads for the ocean with a young duck who wants to join him..
Tex Avery, Ben Hardaway
United States
Is it worth your time? If you have ten minutes and a soft spot for classic, slightly aggressive 1930s animation, sure. Watch it. If you’re looking for a coherent moral lesson, look elsewhere. This is for people who like their cartoons to feel like they were drawn by someone who just drank six cups of coffee. The whole...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Tex Avery
Maurice Campbell
Community
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"Is it worth your time? If you have ten minutes and a soft spot for classic, slightly aggressive 1930s animation, sure. Watch it. If you’re looking for a coherent moral lesson, look elsewhere. This is for people who like their cartoons to feel like they were drawn by someone who just drank six cups of coffee. The whole thing moves at this breakneck speed that makes you wonder if anyone involved in the production ever actually blinked. Our lead parrot is a little punk who won't listen to his mom,..."
