Slap Happy Pappy (1940)
Porky runs a farm; we see him plowing the fields. But it's primarily a poultry farm; as the sign says, "For sale: Miracle eggs if it's a good egg, it's a miracle." A rabbit, doing a Jack Benny impression (Jack Bunny), paints and inspects eggs. He starts to smash and reject a black egg, but it hatches into a black baby bird doing a Rochester impression. We next visit the Eddie Cackler family, (Eddie Cantor) who have been trying without success to have a son; the next five eggs hatch, and they are again all girls. A Bing Crosby lookalike comes by with a stroller full of sons, and Eddie asks for his secret; he demonstrates by crooning to a chick, who lays dozens of eggs with boys names on them. Eddie croons to his wife, but in a higher pitch, then dances out singing the theme song to other caricatures. The egg hatches, but in answer to Eddie's question, is it really a boy? "Mmmm... could be."
Cast
- Mel Blanc - Porky Pig
- Kent Rogers - Eddie Cackler
Themes
Animated Adventure and Fun
Keywords
farm, cartoon, surrealism, celebrity, singer, hen, cartoon chicken, baby bird, cartoon pig
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Slap Happy Pappy about?
- Porky runs a farm; we see him plowing the fields. But it's primarily a poultry farm; as the sign says, "For sale: Miracle eggs if it's a good egg, it's a miracle." A rabbit, doing a Jack Benny impression (Jack Bunny), paints and inspects eggs. He starts to smash and reject a black egg, but it hatches into a black baby bird doing a Rochester impression. We next visit the Eddie Cackler family, (Eddie Cantor) who have been trying without success to have a son; the next five eggs hatch, and they are again all girls. A Bing Crosby lookalike comes by with a stroller full of sons, and Eddie asks for his secret; he demonstrates by crooning to a chick, who lays dozens of eggs with boys names on them. Eddie croons to his wife, but in a higher pitch, then dances out singing the theme song to other caricatures. The egg hatches, but in answer to Eddie's question, is it really a boy? "Mmmm... could be."
- Who directed Slap Happy Pappy?
- Slap Happy Pappy was directed by Robert Clampett.
- Who stars in Slap Happy Pappy?
- Slap Happy Pappy stars Mel Blanc, Kent Rogers.
- How long is Slap Happy Pappy?
- Slap Happy Pappy has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Slap Happy Pappy?
- Slap Happy Pappy is a Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was Slap Happy Pappy produced?
- Slap Happy Pappy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Slap Happy Pappy?
- The themes of Slap Happy Pappy include: Animated Adventure and Fun.