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I Haven’t Got a Hat (1935): Cast & Plot

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I Haven’t Got a Hat is a 1935 short animated comedy directed by Friz Freleng, starring Martha Wentworth as Miss Cud (voice) (uncredited), Joe Dougherty and Bernice Hansen. It runs 7 minutes.

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I Haven’t Got a Hat (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Friz Freleng
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Haven’t Got a Hat About?

The premise of I Haven’t Got a Hat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On recital day in the schoolhouse, the class presents a charming lineup of performances. Porky the pig proudly recites “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere,” while a nervous kitten attempts “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” The puppies Ham and Ex delight the audience with the title song, Oliver Owl accompanies on piano, and Beans the cat creates a whimsical duet by placing a cat and a dog together to play a tune.

I Haven’t Got a Hat Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • porky pig character
  • five word title
  • ham and ex the st. bernard puppies characters
  • beans the cat character
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • cat
  • pig
  • dog
  • classroom
  • reciting poetry
  • reference to paul revere
  • piano
+35 more
  • mischief
  • cartoon cow
  • song
  • singing duet
  • schoolteacher
  • reference to mary had a little lamb
  • paint
  • prank
  • baby chick
  • featurette
  • animated short
  • cartoon
  • cartoon short
  • one reeler
  • stage fright
  • surrealism
  • cartoon owl
  • cartoon pig
  • cartoon dog
  • cartoon cat
  • teacher
  • singing
  • shyness
  • school
  • animal
  • sticking out one's tongue
  • stage mother
  • mary had a little lamb
  • owl
  • recital
  • half dressed cartoon animal
  • recitation
  • stutterer
  • stuttering
  • nervousness
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Cast & crew

I Haven’t Got a Hat Cast & Characters

Martha Wentworth leads the cast as Miss Cud (voice) (uncredited), with Joe Dougherty as Porky Pig (voice) (uncredited) and Bernice Hansen as Little Kitty / Ham (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Friz Freleng; 4 actors are credited in all.

Plot

I Haven’t Got a Hat Plot Summary

What happens in I Haven’t Got a Hat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Miss Cud Martha Wentworth introduces a local school musical and recital, setting a light, family-friendly tone for the afternoon. The event unfolds in a cozy space where young performers take the stage, each trying to win the audience’s affection with charm and a touch of mischief. The atmosphere blends hopeful talent with playful chaos as the kids test their nerves and showcase their talents.

Full summary

The whole story of I Haven’t Got a Hat, scene by scene

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Details

I Haven’t Got a Hat Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “J'ai pas de chapeau” and “Piccoli artisti”.

Also known as
  • J'ai pas de chapeau
  • Piccoli artisti
  • Nie mam kapelusza, czyli parada młodych talentów
  • Nu Am Pălărie - Looney Tunes

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FAQ

I Haven’t Got a Hat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Haven’t Got a Hat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Haven’t Got a Hat?

I Haven’t Got a Hat runs 7 minutes.

When was I Haven’t Got a Hat released?

I Haven’t Got a Hat was released on March 2, 1935.

Who directed I Haven’t Got a Hat?

I Haven’t Got a Hat was directed by Friz Freleng.

More films by Friz Freleng

Who is in the cast of I Haven’t Got a Hat?

I Haven’t Got a Hat stars Martha Wentworth as Miss Cud (voice) (uncredited), Joe Dougherty as Porky Pig (voice) (uncredited) and Bernice Hansen as Little Kitty / Ham (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.

Does I Haven’t Got a Hat have a post-credit scene?

No. I Haven’t Got a Hat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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