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Woody Woodpecker (1941): Cast & Plot

Woody Woodpecker (1941) movie poster

Woody Woodpecker is a 1941 short animated comedy directed by Walter Lantz, starring Mel Blanc as Woody Woodpecker / Dr. Horace N. Buggy / Voice #2 (voice), Sara Berner and Danny Webb. It runs 7 minutes.

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Woody Woodpecker (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Walter Lantz
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
Studio
Walter Lantz Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Woody Woodpecker About?

The premise of Woody Woodpecker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Woody Woodpecker spends his days singing loudly and pecking holes in trees, much to the irritation of the other forest animals. When he overhears a squirrel and some birds gossiping that he’s crazy, he insists he isn’t. After they trick him into banging his head on a statue, he starts hearing voices and decides the criticism might be true, prompting him to visit a doctor.

Woody Woodpecker Themes & Keywords

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  • movie theater
  • insanity
  • honking nose
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  • cartoon squirrel
  • cartoon owl
  • cartoon fox
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  • breaking the fourth wall by talking to the audience
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Cast & crew

Woody Woodpecker Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc leads the cast as Woody Woodpecker / Dr. Horace N. Buggy / Voice #2 (voice), with Sara Berner as Bird (voice) and Danny Webb as Owl (voice). Directed by Walter Lantz.

From the director

More from Walter Lantz

More films directed by Walter Lantz: Born to Peck, The Woody Woodpecker Polka, The Bandmaster and The Hollywood Matador.

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Plot

Woody Woodpecker Plot Summary

What happens in Woody Woodpecker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the lively forest where Woody Woodpecker lives, a growing rumor begins to spread: he’s crazy. His screwy antics and booming songs rattle the treetops, and the whispers spread through the woods as quickly as his pecking shatters the quiet. The rumor weighs on Woody, nudging him to question his own sanity even though his days are filled with brisk activity and unrestrained energy.

Full summary

The whole story of Woody Woodpecker, scene by scene

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What kind of animal is Woody?
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Woody Woodpecker Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Cracked Nut” and “Visite Médicale”.

Also known as
  • Cracked Nut
  • Visite Médicale
  • Picchiarello e lo psichiatra
  • Pica-Pau Biruta

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FAQ

Woody Woodpecker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Woody Woodpecker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Woody Woodpecker?

Woody Woodpecker runs 7 minutes.

When was Woody Woodpecker released?

Woody Woodpecker was released on July 16, 1941.

Who directed Woody Woodpecker?

Woody Woodpecker was directed by Walter Lantz.

More films by Walter Lantz

Who is in the cast of Woody Woodpecker?

Woody Woodpecker stars Mel Blanc as Woody Woodpecker / Dr. Horace N. Buggy / Voice #2 (voice), Sara Berner as Bird (voice) and Danny Webb as Owl (voice).

Does Woody Woodpecker have a post-credit scene?

No. Woody Woodpecker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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