Thugs with Dirty Mugs (1939)

Thugs with Dirty Mugs (1939) poster

Killer Diller and his gang are robbing every bank in town in numerical order (except the 13th National Bank, which they skip out of superstition). Despite their predictable actions, the police are unable to catch them...until they get a tip from an unlikely source.

Director: Tex Avery
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 8 min
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Cast

  • Tex Avery - Ed. G. Robemsome as Killer Diller
  • Mel Blanc - Tattle-Tale Bank Clerk / Annoyed Mobster / Secret Agents / Man in Audience
  • John Deering - F.H.A. Sherlock Homes as Flat-Foot Flanigan with a Floy Floy

Screenplay

Music: Carl W. Stalling
Editing: Treg Brown
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Leon Schlesinger Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Merciless and Violent Heists

Keywords

gangster, cartoon, shootout, bank robbery, capture, one-reeler, short film

More Films by Director: Tex Avery
More Films in Genre: Animation, Comedy, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thugs with Dirty Mugs about?
Killer Diller and his gang are robbing every bank in town in numerical order (except the 13th National Bank, which they skip out of superstition). Despite their predictable actions, the police are unable to catch them...until they get a tip from an unlikely source.
Who directed Thugs with Dirty Mugs?
Thugs with Dirty Mugs was directed by Tex Avery.
Who stars in Thugs with Dirty Mugs?
Thugs with Dirty Mugs stars Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, John Deering.
How long is Thugs with Dirty Mugs?
Thugs with Dirty Mugs has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Thugs with Dirty Mugs?
Thugs with Dirty Mugs is a Animation, Comedy, Crime film.
Where was Thugs with Dirty Mugs produced?
Thugs with Dirty Mugs was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Thugs with Dirty Mugs?
The themes of Thugs with Dirty Mugs include: Merciless and Violent Heists.