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Mr. Bug Goes to Town

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.5K
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Stan Freed, Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer, Tedd Pierce, and Pauline Loth in Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941)
Hand-Drawn AnimationSlapstickAnimationComedyFamilyFantasyMusical

The happy tranquility of Buggsville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.The happy tranquility of Buggsville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.The happy tranquility of Buggsville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.

  • Director
    • Dave Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Dave Fleischer
    • Dan Gordon
    • Tedd Pierce
  • Stars
    • Kenny Gardner
    • Jack Mercer
    • Tedd Pierce
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dave Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Dave Fleischer
      • Dan Gordon
      • Tedd Pierce
    • Stars
      • Kenny Gardner
      • Jack Mercer
      • Tedd Pierce
    • 34User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kenny Gardner
    • Dick
    • (voice)
    Jack Mercer
    Jack Mercer
    • Mr. Bumble
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tedd Pierce
    • C. Bagley Beetle
    • (voice)
    • (as Ted Pierce)
    Carl Meyer
    • Smack
    • (voice)
    Stan Freed
    • Hoppity
    • (voice)
    Pauline Loth
    • Honey
    • (voice)
    The Four Marshals
    • Chorus Interpretations
    • (voice)
    The Royal Guards
    • Chorus Interpretations
    • (voice)
    Pinto Colvig
    Pinto Colvig
    • Mr. Creeper
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Margie Hines
    • Mrs. Ladybug
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Mae Questel
    Mae Questel
    • Buzz
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
    Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Dave Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Dave Fleischer
      • Dan Gordon
      • Tedd Pierce
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    • Trivia
      As a result of the box-office failure of this film, Paramount fired Max Fleischer and Dave Fleischer and took over their studio, renaming it Famous Studios.
    • Goofs
      When the sprinkler is going off, a bug in a blue dress disappears right before the scene ends.
    • Quotes

      Hoppity: I told you we belong here in the garden. The lady human said so. You heard her.

      Mr. Bumble: Gosh! And she knew my name.

    • Alternate versions
      Released to TV as "Hoppity Goes to Town" by NTA, with copyright date and one minute missing. A hasty retitle patch-job somewhat ruins the beginning-credits sequence.
    • Connections
      Featured in Family Classics: Family Classics: Hoppity Goes to Town (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      We're the Couple in the Castle
      (1941)
      Music by Hoagy Carmichael
      Lyric by Frank Loesser
      Played in the score during the opening credits and often in the film
      Sung by Kenny Gardner (uncredited) several times

    User reviews34

    Featured review
    7/10

    A Lovely Piece of Childhood Revisited

    Hoppity is a charming if slightly phycadelic animated movie that considering it was made in the 1941 has stood the test of time incredibly well. Now I have to admit I have a soft spot for 'HoppityGoes To Town' (as it is called in the United Kingdom) having watched a VHS version taped of the TV by our parents many times with my siblings.Imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning just in time to catch it on Channel Four (at 0615 never the less!) The film was just as delightful as I remembered it with the animation standing the test of time and a lovely moral tale which should appeal to parents and children alike. Maybe one day I to shall share this forgotten classic with children of my own. With a nice running time for kids (88 Min's)and a simple yet involving storyline there really is something for everyone in this tale of the little guy coming good. I really could see this being successfully remade in CGI. Take note Pixar.
    • ed_two_o_nine
    • Dec 23, 2007
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    • Release date
      • December 5, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bugville
    • Filming locations
      • Max Fleischer Studios Inc., Miami, Florida, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Fleischer Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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