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Short animated comedy

The Bird Who Came to Dinner (1961): Cast

The Bird Who Came to Dinner (1961) movie poster

The Bird Who Came to Dinner is a 1961 short animated comedy directed by Paul J. Smith, starring Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker / Lady (voice) and Dal McKennon. It runs 6 minutes.

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The Bird Who Came to Dinner (1961) 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 The Bird Who Came to Dinner About?

The premise of The Bird Who Came to Dinner without spoilers.

A dowager steps out to buy a toy for her son. From around the corner, Woody Woodpecker watches her, daydreaming about the luxurious home she could provide. Eager to join the fun, he rushes outside and mimics the walking toy, hoping to get a share. The bird copies the toy's movements, hoping to impress the lady.

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Cast & crew

The Bird Who Came to Dinner Cast & Characters

Grace Stafford leads the cast as Woody Woodpecker / Lady (voice), with Dal McKennon as Reginald / Toy Woodpecker Man (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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The Bird Who Came to Dinner Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Picchiarello picchio giocattolo” and “O Pássaro que Veio para Jantar”.

Also known as
  • Picchiarello picchio giocattolo
  • O Pássaro que Veio para Jantar

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The Bird Who Came to Dinner FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bird Who Came to Dinner, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bird Who Came to Dinner?

The Bird Who Came to Dinner runs 6 minutes.

When was The Bird Who Came to Dinner released?

The Bird Who Came to Dinner was released on March 7, 1961.

Who directed The Bird Who Came to Dinner?

The Bird Who Came to Dinner was directed by Paul J. Smith.

More films by Paul J. Smith

Who is in the cast of The Bird Who Came to Dinner?

The Bird Who Came to Dinner stars Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker / Lady (voice) and Dal McKennon as Reginald / Toy Woodpecker Man (voice).

Does The Bird Who Came to Dinner have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bird Who Came to Dinner has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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