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Short animated comedy

Red Riding Hoodlum (1957): Cast

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Red Riding Hoodlum is a 1957 short animated comedy directed by Paul J. Smith, starring June Foray as Knothead / Splinter / Grandma / Mother Bear (voice), Grace Stafford and Dal McKennon. It runs 6 minutes.

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Red Riding Hoodlum (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Paul J. Smith
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Riding Hoodlum About?

The premise of Red Riding Hoodlum without spoilers.

Knothead and Splinter, Woody Woodpecker’s nephew and niece, are reading “Little Red Riding Hood” when they are tasked with delivering a bag of treats to Grandma’s house deep in the forest. On their way they encounter a hungry wolf and must use their wits to outsmart him and complete the delivery.

Red Riding Hoodlum Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • woody woodpecker character
  • parody comedy
  • wolf
  • woodpecker
  • red riding hood
  • knothead and splinter
  • forest
  • husband wife relationship
  • marriage
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • surrealism
  • pursuit
+9 more
  • trick
  • pun in title
  • parody
  • grandmother
  • fairy tale
  • disguise
  • deception
  • chase
  • big bad wolf
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Cast & crew

Red Riding Hoodlum Cast & Characters

June Foray leads the cast as Knothead / Splinter / Grandma / Mother Bear (voice), with Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited) and Dal McKennon as Wolfie Wolf / Smokey the Bear / Elevator Operator (voice). Directed by Paul J. Smith.

From the director

More from Paul J. Smith

More films directed by Paul J. Smith: Bye, Bye, Blackboard, Indian Corn, Gold Diggin’ Woodpecker and Show Biz Beagle.

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FAQ

Red Riding Hoodlum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Red Riding Hoodlum, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Red Riding Hoodlum?

Red Riding Hoodlum runs 6 minutes.

When was Red Riding Hoodlum released?

Red Riding Hoodlum was released on February 10, 1957.

Who directed Red Riding Hoodlum?

Red Riding Hoodlum was directed by Paul J. Smith.

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Who is in the cast of Red Riding Hoodlum?

Red Riding Hoodlum stars June Foray as Knothead / Splinter / Grandma / Mother Bear (voice), Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited) and Dal McKennon as Wolfie Wolf / Smokey the Bear / Elevator Operator (voice).

Does Red Riding Hoodlum have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Riding Hoodlum has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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