Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish (1955)

Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish (1955) poster

According to Aesop, Philip, a little fish who lives at the bottom of the sea with his dogfish, catfish, shark and other classmates in the school of fish, desires to become the first flying fish. His horrified friends ostracize him for his strange wish, but he practices until he is able to fly, but the birds flee in terror at the sight of a flying fish. When a pelican invades the ocean-bottom and proceeds to scoop up Phillip's ex-playmates in his large bill, Philip takes to the air and drives off the villainous bird. Philip is now a hero and the fish establish a flying school in his honor...according to Aesop Terrytoon.

Director: Connie Rasinski, Tom Morrison
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:
Production: Terrytoons
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Connie Rasinski, Tom Morrison
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish about?
According to Aesop, Philip, a little fish who lives at the bottom of the sea with his dogfish, catfish, shark and other classmates in the school of fish, desires to become the first flying fish. His horrified friends ostracize him for his strange wish, but he practices until he is able to fly, but the birds flee in terror at the sight of a flying fish. When a pelican invades the ocean-bottom and proceeds to scoop up Phillip's ex-playmates in his large bill, Philip takes to the air and drives off the villainous bird. Philip is now a hero and the fish establish a flying school in his honor...according to Aesop Terrytoon.
Who directed Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish?
Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish was directed by Connie Rasinski, Tom Morrison.
How long is Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish?
Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish?
Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish is a Animation film.
Where was Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish produced?
Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish was produced in United States of America.