Often an Orphan (1949): Cast
Often an Orphan is a 1949 short animated comedy directed by Chuck Jones, starring Mel Blanc as Porky, Charlie Dog, Charlie Dog's Master. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Often an Orphan About?
The premise of Often an Orphan without spoilers.
After being left behind in the countryside by his former master, Charlie Dog relentlessly pursues farmer Porky Pig, hoping to be taken in. He manipulates Porky’s compassion with a dramatic, over‑the‑top tale of the terrible conditions he endured in the big‑city, trying to secure a place on the farm.
Often an Orphan Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- merrie melodies
- charlie dog character
- porky pig character
- dog owner
- pet owner relationship
- abandoned dog
- farmer
- breaking the fourth wall
- fetching a stick
- stick
- picnic
- plow
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- plowing a field
- pocket watch
- stuttering
- humane society
- sleeping bag
- mailbag
- kilt
- desert
- dogcatcher
- tables turned
- going insane
- pipe smoking
- anthropomorphic animal
- rover the dog character
- playing fetch with a dog
- 1940s
- three word title
- pig
- dog
- one reeler
- bagpipes
- surrealism
- scot
- farm
- monument valley
- looney tunes
Often an Orphan Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc plays Porky, Charlie Dog, Charlie Dog's Master in Often an Orphan. Directed by Chuck Jones.
- Director Chuck Jones
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Mel Blanc as Porky, Charlie Dog, Charlie Dog's Master
More from Chuck Jones
More films directed by Chuck Jones, best-rated first: Gremlins 2: The New Batch, From Hare to Eternity, Superior Duck and Another Froggy Evening.
Often an Orphan Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “L'orphelin et son destin” and “Cercasi padrone”.
- Also known as
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- L'orphelin et son destin
- Cercasi padrone
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Often an Orphan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Often an Orphan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Often an Orphan?
Often an Orphan runs 7 minutes.
When was Often an Orphan released?
Often an Orphan was released on August 12, 1949.
Who directed Often an Orphan?
Often an Orphan was directed by Chuck Jones.
More films by Chuck Jones Who is in the cast of Often an Orphan?
Often an Orphan stars Mel Blanc as Porky, Charlie Dog, Charlie Dog's Master.
Does Often an Orphan have a post-credit scene?
No. Often an Orphan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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