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Short animated comedy

The Brave Little Bat (1941): Cast

The Brave Little Bat (1941) movie poster

The Brave Little Bat is a 1941 short animated comedy directed by Chuck Jones, starring Margaret Hill-Talbot as Sniffles (voice) and Marjorie Tarlton. It runs 8 minutes.

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The Brave Little Bat (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Chuck Jones
Genres
Animation , Family , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Brave Little Bat About?

The premise of The Brave Little Bat without spoilers.

After his car stalls in the countryside, the timid mouse Sniffles seeks refuge in an abandoned mill. There he encounters Batty, a chatty little bat who never stops talking. Their unlikely friendship proves vital when Batty intervenes to rescue Sniffles from a prowling, hungry cat.

The Brave Little Bat Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • sniffles the mouse character
  • mouse
  • cat
  • cartoon cat
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • four word title
  • toy car
  • talkative
  • new friend
  • asking questions
  • wind up toy
  • car
+8 more
  • bat
  • surrealism
  • cartoon mouse
  • cartoon bat
  • windmill
  • cat versus mouse
  • merrie melodies
  • car trouble
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Cast & crew

The Brave Little Bat Cast & Characters

Margaret Hill-Talbot leads the cast as Sniffles (voice), with Marjorie Tarlton as Batty (voice). Directed by Chuck Jones.

Details

The Brave Little Bat Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “El murciélago valiente” and “La brave petite souris”.

Also known as
  • El murciélago valiente
  • La brave petite souris
  • Un pipistrello per amico

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FAQ

The Brave Little Bat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Brave Little Bat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Brave Little Bat?

The Brave Little Bat runs 8 minutes.

When was The Brave Little Bat released?

The Brave Little Bat was released on September 26, 1941.

Who directed The Brave Little Bat?

The Brave Little Bat was directed by Chuck Jones.

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Who is in the cast of The Brave Little Bat?

The Brave Little Bat stars Margaret Hill-Talbot as Sniffles (voice) and Marjorie Tarlton as Batty (voice).

Does The Brave Little Bat have a post-credit scene?

No. The Brave Little Bat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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