Let's Talk Turkey (1939)

It's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her scowling family, and Abner has no idea how to proceed. The film's narrator has us cut away to the kitchen of chef M.O. Cullen who demonstrates the proper way to carve the bird, spoon out the stuffing, and lay out the platter. Back to Abner, who's missed Cullen's lesson, so he makes a fine mess. Can this marriage survive?

Director: Felix E. Feist
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: C. Bakaleinikoff
Cinematography: John F. Seitz
Editing: Philip W. Anderson
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

thanksgiving, etiquette, food

More Films by Director: Felix E. Feist
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Let's Talk Turkey about?
It's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her scowling family, and Abner has no idea how to proceed. The film's narrator has us cut away to the kitchen of chef M.O. Cullen who demonstrates the proper way to carve the bird, spoon out the stuffing, and lay out the platter. Back to Abner, who's missed Cullen's lesson, so he makes a fine mess. Can this marriage survive?
Who directed Let's Talk Turkey?
Let's Talk Turkey was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in Let's Talk Turkey?
Let's Talk Turkey stars Pete Smith, Max O. Cullen, William Newell, Sally Payne, Tommy Bond, George Guhl.
How long is Let's Talk Turkey?
Let's Talk Turkey has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Let's Talk Turkey?
Let's Talk Turkey is a Documentary, Comedy film.
Where was Let's Talk Turkey produced?
Let's Talk Turkey was produced in United States of America.