Jerky Turkey (1945)
A dopey Pilgrim goes hunting a turkey who speaks in a Jimmy Durante impersonation and runs the local black market. War and rationing gags abound (Pilgrims line up behind a sign reading "Ye Cigarettes Today"), as well as a running gag featuring a bear wearing an "Eat at Joe's" sandwich sign. The turkey harnesses the power of gags to save himself.
Director: Tex Avery
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: April 7, 1945
Cast
- Daws Butler - Turkey (voice) (uncredited)
- Bill Thompson - Hunting Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)
- Tex Avery - Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)
- Frank Graham - Junior Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)
- Leone LeDoux - Crying Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)
- Pat McGeehan - Indian Chief (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Heck Allen (Story)
Music: Scott Bradley
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Cartoon Studio
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
thanksgiving, turkey, hunting, short film
More Films by Director: Tex Avery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jerky Turkey about?
- A dopey Pilgrim goes hunting a turkey who speaks in a Jimmy Durante impersonation and runs the local black market. War and rationing gags abound (Pilgrims line up behind a sign reading "Ye Cigarettes Today"), as well as a running gag featuring a bear wearing an "Eat at Joe's" sandwich sign. The turkey harnesses the power of gags to save himself.
- Who directed Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey was directed by Tex Avery.
- Who stars in Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey stars Daws Butler, Bill Thompson, Tex Avery, Frank Graham, Leone LeDoux, Pat McGeehan.
- How long is Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey is a Comedy, Animation film.
- Where was Jerky Turkey produced?
- Jerky Turkey was produced in United States of America.