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Hysterical Highspots in American History (1941): Cast

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Hysterical Highspots in American History is a 1941 short animated film directed by Walter Lantz, starring Mel Blanc as Crow's Nest Lookout / Christopher Columbus / Ponce De Leon / Pilgrims / Dog / Real Estate Salesman / Cat / Paul Revere / Minutemen / Robert Fulton / Old Man / Telegraph Operator / Thomas Edison / Recording Voice and Sara Berner. It runs 7 minutes.

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Hysterical Highspots in American History (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Walter Lantz
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hysterical Highspots in American History About?

The premise of Hysterical Highspots in American History without spoilers.

A comical twist on the history of America.

Hysterical Highspots in American History Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • reference to lucky strike cigarettes
  • reference to brenda and cobina
  • paul revere character
  • reference to the bob hope radio show
  • reference to fibber mcgee and molly
  • thomas edison character
  • phonograph
  • color cartune
  • walter lantz cartune
  • featurette
  • cartoon
  • christopher columbus
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  • cartoon short
  • pun in title
  • animated short
  • comedy short
  • universal featurette
  • one reeler
  • alliterative title
  • american history
  • reference to thomas edison
  • cartune special
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Cast & crew

Hysterical Highspots in American History Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc leads the cast as Crow's Nest Lookout / Christopher Columbus / Ponce De Leon / Pilgrims / Dog / Real Estate Salesman / Cat / Paul Revere / Minutemen / Robert Fulton / Old Man / Telegraph Operator / Thomas Edison / Recording Voice, with Sara Berner as Brandy / Kerdina. Directed by Walter Lantz.

  • Mel Blanc as Crow's Nest Lookout / Christopher Columbus / Ponce De Leon / Pilgrims / Dog / Real Estate Salesman / Cat / Paul Revere / Minutemen / Robert Fulton / Old Man / Telegraph Operator / Thomas Edison / Recording Voice in Hysterical Highspots in American History Mel Blanc as Crow's Nest Lookout / Christopher Columbus / Ponce De Leon / Pilgrims / Dog / Real Estate Salesman / Cat / Paul Revere / Minutemen / Robert Fulton / Old Man / Telegraph Operator / Thomas Edison / Recording Voice
  • Sara Berner as Brandy / Kerdina in Hysterical Highspots in American History Sara Berner as Brandy / Kerdina
From the director

More from Walter Lantz

More films directed by Walter Lantz: Born to Peck, The Woody Woodpecker Polka, The Bandmaster and The Hollywood Matador.

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Hysterical Highspots in American History FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hysterical Highspots in American History, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hysterical Highspots in American History?

Hysterical Highspots in American History runs 7 minutes.

When was Hysterical Highspots in American History released?

Hysterical Highspots in American History was released on March 30, 1941.

Who directed Hysterical Highspots in American History?

Hysterical Highspots in American History was directed by Walter Lantz.

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Who is in the cast of Hysterical Highspots in American History?

Hysterical Highspots in American History stars Mel Blanc as Crow's Nest Lookout / Christopher Columbus / Ponce De Leon / Pilgrims / Dog / Real Estate Salesman / Cat / Paul Revere / Minutemen / Robert Fulton / Old Man / Telegraph Operator / Thomas Edison / Recording Voice and Sara Berner as Brandy / Kerdina.

Does Hysterical Highspots in American History have a post-credit scene?

No. Hysterical Highspots in American History has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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