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Woody Woodpecker

  • 1941
  • 7m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.2K
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Woody Woodpecker (1941)
Hand-Drawn AnimationAnimationComedyFamilyShort

The psychiatrist needs a psychiatrist after attempting to treat Woody Woodpecker.The psychiatrist needs a psychiatrist after attempting to treat Woody Woodpecker.The psychiatrist needs a psychiatrist after attempting to treat Woody Woodpecker.

  • Director
    • Walter Lantz
  • Writers
    • Jack Cosgriff
    • Ben Hardaway
  • Stars
    • Mel Blanc
    • Sara Berner
    • Gigi Doana
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Lantz
    • Writers
      • Jack Cosgriff
      • Ben Hardaway
    • Stars
      • Mel Blanc
      • Sara Berner
      • Gigi Doana
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mel Blanc
    Mel Blanc
    • Woody Woodpecker
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Sara Berner
    Sara Berner
    • Bird
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Gigi Doana
    • Other Birds
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Hardaway
    • Curmudgeon
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Hill-Talbot
    • Squirrel
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Danny Webb
    • Owl
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Walter Lantz
    • Writers
      • Jack Cosgriff
      • Ben Hardaway
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    7Hitchcoc

    Never Cared Much for Him

    I won't let my prejudices stand in the way. While Woody wasn't premiered her, he is introduced as a significant character. He is the center of everything in the most obnoxious way. Here, he is indeed zany and out of control. Later, Walter Lantz softened him a bit, and made him more normal, but he is still off the charts in acting loopy. We are introduced to a Fox who is a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, there is no curing Woody. Nicely done first effort.
    9pidgot

    Everybody thinks I'm crazy

    This cartoon is a great start to the series Mel Blanc did an excellent job on woody All of the animals were do.mean to him little bird be himself that's why he's famous but all in all this was the first cartoon in his series and it went out with a bam any Panda cartoon in the antagonist role he quickly caught the attention of fans and they love them and I do too so this is a cartoon I recommend night now 9/10
    10Movie Nuttball

    Great show!

    When this show was on I watched it every time I could! I thought that the characters were really funny and all had great personalities. The animation in My opinion was crisp, clean, and really clear. Not to mention beautiful! Most of the characters in this show are hilarious like Looney Tunes characters that we all love. in My opinion these characters are the funnies and talented ever seen. In fact, The things that goes on in this series' cartoons are in My opinion nuts which that is what makes them hilarious! There are so many to like and laugh at and the silly things they do! If you like the original Looney Tunes then I strongly recommend that you watch this show!
    7ccthemovieman-1

    Woody's First Starring Role

    This was Woody's first cartoon where he was the star, and his second appearance overall. We get the theme song, the familiar laugh and an opening song "Everybody thinks I'm Crazy." That sort of lets you know what you're in for with this loony animated character, voiced by Mel Blanc of Loony Tunes fame. Blanc stayed with this character until Warner Brothers issued him an "exclusive" contract, which meant Woody had to go, in his repertoire.

    Anyway, the creatures in the forest all think Woody's nuts. After a while, he wonders himself so he goes to see a doctor: "Dr. Horace N. Buggy." The doctor, with a Scottish brogue, is nuttier than Woody!

    A highlight: Woody carving out a nice totem pole in seconds
    10TheLittleSongbird

    Classic Woody Woodpecker

    Was very fond of Woody Woodpecker and his cartoons as a child. Still get much enjoyment out of them now as a young adult, even if there are more interesting in personality cartoon characters and better overall cartoons.

    After a scene-stealing debut in the Andy Panda cartoon 'Knock Knock', 'Woody Woodpecker' is his first cartoon as a leading character. While there may be cartoon characters with slightly more interesting personalities, Woody is still at his best incredibly funny, never obnoxious and very lovable, summing him up in one word it would be wonderfully nuts. His personality traits are still evolving and while a few are different others are unmistakably recognisable.

    For just the first lead Woody Woodpecker cartoon, but his second overall, the animation is great. Woody is much more appealingly designed even though still evolving, while the colours are rich and vibrant and the backgrounds meticulous in their detail.

    Love the music too. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The writing is suitably witty and raises a number of chuckles, while the never less than amusing and beautifully timed sight gags are even more impressive.

    Highlight is definitely the "Everybody Thinks I'm Crazy" number, in animation, music and voice work, it is quite the comic masterpiece. The totem pole and struggling to say psychiatrist parts are fun too.

    'Woody Woodpecker's' voice acting is strong, while there was more familiarity with the later voice actors the cartoon is evidence that Mel Blanc should have voiced Woody in more cartoons, being a near-unparalleled master at being manic and sharp as a razor that has always suited Woody down pat and he was one of Woody's better voice actors to bring that out.

    Overall, a Woody Woodpecker classic. 10/10 Bethany Cox

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    • Trivia
      Woody Woodpecker makes his second appearance, following Knock Knock (1940).
    • Goofs
      When the doctor tells Woody "Well, open your eyes!", his mouth does not move.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Woody Woodpecker: Help! Let me out of here! Help!

    • Crazy credits
      The opening Universal logo is in black and white.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Loan Stranger (1942)
    • Soundtracks
      Everybody Thinks I'm Crazy
      (uncredited)

      Written by 'Jules Fox' and Sam Friedman

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    FAQ5

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Cracked Nut
    • Production company
      • Walter Lantz Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 7m
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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