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Short animated comedy

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery (1939): Cast

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery (1939) movie poster

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery is a 1939 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring Margie Hines as Carrot / Mice (voice), Jack Mercer and Pinto Colvig. It runs 7 minutes.

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The Fresh Vegetable Mystery (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Dave Fleischer
Genres
Mystery , Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fresh Vegetable Mystery About?

The premise of The Fresh Vegetable Mystery without spoilers.

When Mrs. Mama Carrot wakes to discover her kids have been “carrot‑napped,” she calls in the Irish‑Potato Police. The officers pursue a string of suspects, but each turn out innocent. The investigation ultimately reveals a gang of disguised mice as the thieves. Trapped in a sophisticated mousetrap, the mice finally confess.

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • anthropomorphic food
  • male police officer
  • third degree interrogation
  • popcorn
  • root beer
  • vinegar
  • eggbeater
  • onion
  • irish cop
  • vegetable
  • potato
  • mousetrap
+38 more
  • gang
  • disguise
  • criminal
  • carrot
  • police brutality
  • child
  • waffle iron
  • visual pun
  • rolling pin
  • police arrest
  • egg beater
  • character's mouth fills the screen
  • cartoon mouse
  • anthropomorphism
  • victim
  • torture
  • tomato
  • thick accent
  • stove
  • salad
  • pursuit
  • police officer
  • mouse
  • mother
  • law and order
  • kidnapping
  • irish american
  • investigator
  • investigation
  • interrogation
  • heat
  • gang member
  • gang leader
  • food
  • fight
  • confession
  • confession of a crime
  • cheese
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Cast & crew

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery Cast & Characters

Margie Hines leads the cast as Carrot / Mice (voice), with Jack Mercer as Irish Potato Cop / Snoring Onions (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Egg (voice). Directed by Dave Fleischer.

From the director

More from Dave Fleischer

More films directed by Dave Fleischer: Big Bad Sindbad, Popeye Makes a Movie, Popeye’s Premiere and Spinach Packin’ Popeye.

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FAQ

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fresh Vegetable Mystery, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fresh Vegetable Mystery?

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery runs 7 minutes.

When was The Fresh Vegetable Mystery released?

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery was released on September 29, 1939.

Who directed The Fresh Vegetable Mystery?

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery was directed by Dave Fleischer.

More films by Dave Fleischer

Who is in the cast of The Fresh Vegetable Mystery?

The Fresh Vegetable Mystery stars Margie Hines as Carrot / Mice (voice), Jack Mercer as Irish Potato Cop / Snoring Onions (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Egg (voice).

Does The Fresh Vegetable Mystery have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fresh Vegetable Mystery has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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