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Life Begins for Andy Panda (1939): Cast

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Life Begins for Andy Panda is a 1939 short animated film directed by Alex Lovy, starring Sara Berner as Andy Panda/Mama Panda/Mrs. Wren/Mrs. Mockingbird/Kangaroo (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc and Danny Webb. It runs 7 minutes.

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Life Begins for Andy Panda (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Alex Lovy
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Life Begins for Andy Panda About?

The premise of Life Begins for Andy Panda without spoilers.

Walter Finchell, the jungle’s gossiping bird, announces from the treetops that Mr. and Mrs. Panda have welcomed a baby boy named Andy. Birds and other forest creatures gather at the pandas’ den to celebrate the newborn. As Andy grows, Mr. Panda leads him on a jungle walk, introducing him to Mother Nature and pointing out its many dangers.

Life Begins for Andy Panda Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • andy panda character
  • cartoon panda
  • reference to baby snooks
  • reference to fanny brice
  • parody comedy
  • panda
  • jungle
  • mother nature
  • gossip
  • broadcast
  • bird
  • baby
+25 more
  • animal
  • racial stereotype
  • family relationships
  • surrealism
  • pursuit
  • mother son relationship
  • father son relationship
  • warning
  • visitor
  • tree
  • stork
  • radio
  • radio broadcast
  • radio announcer
  • pygmy
  • perky announcer
  • parody
  • nose
  • new born
  • native
  • chase
  • bone
  • bear
  • bamboo
  • advice
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Cast & crew

Life Begins for Andy Panda Cast & Characters

Sara Berner leads the cast as Andy Panda/Mama Panda/Mrs. Wren/Mrs. Mockingbird/Kangaroo (voice) (uncredited), with Mel Blanc as Owl (voice) (uncredited) and Danny Webb as Papa Panda/Mr. Whippletree/Snuffy Skunk/Walter Finchell/Pygmies (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Alex Lovy; 4 actors are credited in all.

  • Sara Berner as Andy Panda/Mama Panda/Mrs. Wren/Mrs. Mockingbird/Kangaroo (voice) (uncredited) in Life Begins for Andy Panda Sara Berner as Andy Panda/Mama Panda/Mrs. Wren/Mrs. Mockingbird/Kangaroo (voice) (uncredited)
  • Mel Blanc as Owl (voice) (uncredited) in Life Begins for Andy Panda Mel Blanc as Owl (voice) (uncredited)
  • Danny Webb as Papa Panda/Mr. Whippletree/Snuffy Skunk/Walter Finchell/Pygmies (voice) (uncredited) in Life Begins for Andy Panda Danny Webb as Papa Panda/Mr. Whippletree/Snuffy Skunk/Walter Finchell/Pygmies (voice) (uncredited)
  • Margaret McKay as Rabbit (voice) (uncredited)
From the director

More from Alex Lovy

More films directed by Alex Lovy: Chimp & Zee, See Ya Later Gladiator, Skyscraper Caper and Big Game Haunt.

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Life Begins for Andy Panda FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Life Begins for Andy Panda, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Life Begins for Andy Panda?

Life Begins for Andy Panda runs 7 minutes.

When was Life Begins for Andy Panda released?

Life Begins for Andy Panda was released on September 9, 1939.

Who directed Life Begins for Andy Panda?

Life Begins for Andy Panda was directed by Alex Lovy.

More films by Alex Lovy

Who is in the cast of Life Begins for Andy Panda?

Life Begins for Andy Panda stars Sara Berner as Andy Panda/Mama Panda/Mrs. Wren/Mrs. Mockingbird/Kangaroo (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Owl (voice) (uncredited) and Danny Webb as Papa Panda/Mr. Whippletree/Snuffy Skunk/Walter Finchell/Pygmies (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.

Does Life Begins for Andy Panda have a post-credit scene?

No. Life Begins for Andy Panda has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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