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The Pelican and the Snipe (1944): Cast

The Pelican and the Snipe (1944) movie poster

The Pelican and the Snipe is a 1944 short animated film directed by Hamilton Luske, starring Sterling Holloway as Narrator. It runs 9 minutes.

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The Pelican and the Snipe (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Hamilton Luske
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pelican and the Snipe About?

The premise of The Pelican and the Snipe without spoilers.

A snipe that lives with a pelican in a lighthouse must continually keep his pelican friend from harm when he flies in his sleep.

The Pelican and the Snipe Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • lighthouse
  • sleepwalking
  • voice over narration
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Cast & crew

The Pelican and the Snipe Cast & Characters

Sterling Holloway plays Narrator in The Pelican and the Snipe. Directed by Hamilton Luske.

From the director

More from Hamilton Luske

More films directed by Hamilton Luske, best-rated first: Pinocchio, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp.

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The Pelican and the Snipe Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Den trötta beckasinen” and “Le pélican et la bécasse”.

Also known as
  • Den trötta beckasinen
  • Le pélican et la bécasse
  • Il pellicano e la beccaccia

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The Pelican and the Snipe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Pelican and the Snipe?

The Pelican and the Snipe runs 9 minutes.

When was The Pelican and the Snipe released?

The Pelican and the Snipe was released on January 7, 1944.

Who directed The Pelican and the Snipe?

The Pelican and the Snipe was directed by Hamilton Luske.

More films by Hamilton Luske

Who is in the cast of The Pelican and the Snipe?

The Pelican and the Snipe stars Sterling Holloway as Narrator.

Does The Pelican and the Snipe have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pelican and the Snipe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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