Hell-Bent for Election (1944)
A full-blown re-election piece for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the expense of Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt is depicted as a streamlined diesel express train in a race against Dewey, a worn-out steam train. The public is admonished to "get behind the president and stay the course to victory."
Director: Chuck Jones
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: July 1, 1944
Cast
- Marvin Miller - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Robert Lees
- E.Y. Harburg (Lyricist)
Music: Earl Robinson
Production: United Auto Workers, United Productions of America
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics, labor union
More Films by Director: Chuck Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hell-Bent for Election about?
- A full-blown re-election piece for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the expense of Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt is depicted as a streamlined diesel express train in a race against Dewey, a worn-out steam train. The public is admonished to "get behind the president and stay the course to victory."
- Who directed Hell-Bent for Election?
- Hell-Bent for Election was directed by Chuck Jones.
- Who stars in Hell-Bent for Election?
- Hell-Bent for Election stars Marvin Miller.
- How long is Hell-Bent for Election?
- Hell-Bent for Election has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Hell-Bent for Election?
- Hell-Bent for Election is a Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was Hell-Bent for Election produced?
- Hell-Bent for Election was produced in United States of America.