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Barefaced Flatfoot (1951): Cast

Barefaced Flatfoot (1951) movie poster

Barefaced Flatfoot is a 1951 short animated film directed by John Hubley, starring Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo and Jerry Hausner. It runs 7 minutes.

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Barefaced Flatfoot (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
John Hubley
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Barefaced Flatfoot About?

The premise of Barefaced Flatfoot without spoilers.

Mr. Magoo interprets his nephew’s request for $100 as evidence of an unfolding mystery.

Barefaced Flatfoot Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • mr. magoo character
  • disguise
  • detective show spoof
  • sword fight
  • mystery spoof
  • narrator
  • elevator shaft
  • moving van
  • theater
  • car damage
  • fake beard
  • nearsightedness
+5 more
  • quiz show
  • whodunit
  • radio show
  • reference to the whistler
  • uncle nephew relationship
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Cast & crew

Barefaced Flatfoot Cast & Characters

Jim Backus leads the cast as Mr. Magoo, with Jerry Hausner as Waldo. Directed by John Hubley.

From the director

More from John Hubley

More films directed by John Hubley: The Cosmic Eye, A Doonesbury Special, Everybody Rides the Carousel and Cockaboody.

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FAQ

Barefaced Flatfoot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Barefaced Flatfoot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Barefaced Flatfoot?

Barefaced Flatfoot runs 7 minutes.

When was Barefaced Flatfoot released?

Barefaced Flatfoot was released on April 25, 1951.

Who directed Barefaced Flatfoot?

Barefaced Flatfoot was directed by John Hubley.

More films by John Hubley

Who is in the cast of Barefaced Flatfoot?

Barefaced Flatfoot stars Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo and Jerry Hausner as Waldo.

Does Barefaced Flatfoot have a post-credit scene?

No. Barefaced Flatfoot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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