Calling Doctor Magoo (1956): Cast
Calling Doctor Magoo is a 1956 short family animated film directed by Pete Burness, starring Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo (voice) and Jerry Hausner. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Pete Burness
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Calling Doctor Magoo About?
The premise of Calling Doctor Magoo without spoilers.
When Rodney, a friend of the nearsighted Mr. Magoo, is in the hospital, Magoo brings his homemade cure‑all elixir to visit. A wrong turn lands him on a docked ship where a turbaned stranger thinks he is Rodney and takes the potion. At home, Magoo gets a call from Rodney waiting; convinced he is delirious, he returns with a large bottle of elixir.
Calling Doctor Magoo Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- mr. magoo character
- nearsightedness
- washing dishes
- record album
- cat
- telephone call
- hospital bed
- ship
- dock
- sailor
- ocean liner
- hookah
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- box of cigars
- phonograph
- plate
- turban
- phonograph record
- hospital visit
- elixir
- docked ship
- hospital
- series
- cartoon
- arab
- mistaken identity
- medicine bottle
- homemade medicine
- friend in hospital
- uncle nephew relationship
- character name in title
Calling Doctor Magoo Cast & Characters
Jim Backus leads the cast as Mr. Magoo (voice), with Jerry Hausner as Waldo (voice). Directed by Pete Burness.
- Director Pete Burness
- Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo (voice)
- Jerry Hausner as Waldo (voice)
More from Pete Burness
More films directed by Pete Burness: The Explosive Mr. Magoo, Rock Hound Magoo, Magoo Saves the Bank and Magoo Breaks Par.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Magoo Goes Overboard, Magoo’s Cruise and Magoo’s Problem Child.
Calling Doctor Magoo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Calling Doctor Magoo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Calling Doctor Magoo?
Calling Doctor Magoo runs 7 minutes.
When was Calling Doctor Magoo released?
Calling Doctor Magoo was released on May 24, 1956.
Who directed Calling Doctor Magoo?
Calling Doctor Magoo was directed by Pete Burness.
More films by Pete Burness Who is in the cast of Calling Doctor Magoo?
Calling Doctor Magoo stars Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo (voice) and Jerry Hausner as Waldo (voice).
Does Calling Doctor Magoo have a post-credit scene?
No. Calling Doctor Magoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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