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The Early Bird and the Worm (1936): Cast

The Early Bird and the Worm (1936) movie poster

The Early Bird and the Worm is a 1936 short animated comedy directed by Rudolf Ising, starring Bernice Hansen as Various (voice) (uncredited), Cora Hunter Parks and Alberta Perkins. It runs 9 minutes.

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The Early Bird and the Worm (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Rudolf Ising
Genres
Comedy , Family , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Early Bird and the Worm About?

The premise of The Early Bird and the Worm without spoilers.

A young worm is chased by the Early Bird, but then a snake and two crows join the chase.

The Early Bird and the Worm Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • worm
  • snake
  • crow
  • chase
  • visual pun
  • tree
  • snake charming
  • rattlesnake
  • mother son relationship
  • head in a jar
  • flute
  • cooperation
+5 more
  • buck teeth
  • apple tree
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic insect
  • anthropomorphic animal
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Cast & crew

The Early Bird and the Worm Cast & Characters

Bernice Hansen leads the cast as Various (voice) (uncredited), with Cora Hunter Parks as Vocalist (voice) (uncredited) and Alberta Perkins as Vocalist (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Rudolf Ising; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Rudolf Ising

More films directed by Rudolf Ising, best-rated first: Alice in Wonderland, Private Snafu Presents Seaman Tarfu in the Navy, Little Gravel Voice and The First Swallow.

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The Early Bird and the Worm FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Early Bird and the Worm, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Early Bird and the Worm?

The Early Bird and the Worm runs 9 minutes.

When was The Early Bird and the Worm released?

The Early Bird and the Worm was released on February 8, 1936.

Who directed The Early Bird and the Worm?

The Early Bird and the Worm was directed by Rudolf Ising.

More films by Rudolf Ising

Who is in the cast of The Early Bird and the Worm?

The Early Bird and the Worm stars Bernice Hansen as Various (voice) (uncredited), Cora Hunter Parks as Vocalist (voice) (uncredited) and Alberta Perkins as Vocalist (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.

Does The Early Bird and the Worm have a post-credit scene?

No. The Early Bird and the Worm has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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