Under the Counter Spy (1954): Cast
Under the Counter Spy is a 1954 short animated comedy directed by Don Patterson, starring Daws Butler as Hammerer (voice), Grace Stafford and Dal McKennon. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Don Patterson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walter Lantz Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under the Counter Spy About?
The premise of Under the Counter Spy without spoilers.
This cartoon is a parody of the then current TV show, “Dragnet”. Police are warned of an escaped criminal, “The Bat”, who possesses a super strength tonic.
Under the Counter Spy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- woody woodpecker character
- male police officer
- awakening
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- bat
- spy comedy
- tonic
- potion
- parody
- detective
- television
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- bottle
- police detective
- woodpecker
- spy
- secret formula
- police
- capture
- falling safe
- safe
- hole in the wall
- character shaped hole
- spiraling eyes
- breaking down a door
- sign
- toothpaste
- bathroom
- bedroom
- bed
- sleep
- ringing telephone
- car
- police car
- file cabinet
- top secret
- voice over inner thoughts
- voice over narration
- telephone call
- telephone
- health tonic
- baseball bat
- cartoon bat
- cartoon woodpecker
- cartoon bird
- bird
- inverted bicep muscle
- character turns green
- television spoof
- winking
Under the Counter Spy Cast & Characters
Daws Butler leads the cast as Hammerer (voice), with Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker (voice) and Dal McKennon as Thursday (voice). Directed by Don Patterson; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Patterson
- Daws Butler as Hammerer (voice)
- Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
- Dal McKennon as Thursday (voice)
- Dick Nelson as Opening Narrator (voice)
Under the Counter Spy Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Picchiarello e il ladro misterioso” and “O Espião Espiado”.
- Also known as
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- Picchiarello e il ladro misterioso
- O Espião Espiado
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Under the Counter Spy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Under the Counter Spy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under the Counter Spy?
Under the Counter Spy runs 6 minutes.
When was Under the Counter Spy released?
Under the Counter Spy was released on May 9, 1954.
Who directed Under the Counter Spy?
Under the Counter Spy was directed by Don Patterson.
More films by Don Patterson Who is in the cast of Under the Counter Spy?
Under the Counter Spy stars Daws Butler as Hammerer (voice), Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker (voice) and Dal McKennon as Thursday (voice), among 4 credited actors.
Does Under the Counter Spy have a post-credit scene?
No. Under the Counter Spy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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