Chilly Willy
Originally released in 1953. Chilly Willy is a animation film. directed by Paul J. Smith. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A schooner anchors at the South Pole, and the skipper goes ashore and leaves the ship's mascot, a St. Bernard dog, to stand watch and guard the ship. A small penguin, Chilly Willy (the only penguin not equipped for cold weather...anywhere), sees the ship and tries to get warm by its stove. The watchdog attempts to get rid of him, but Willy manages to get the dog drunk from the rum in its own cask. The captain returns to find Willy saving the ship from sinking, while the dog is found sleeping it off. Willy is made mascot and the dog is tossed in the ship's brig.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walter Lantz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilly Willy about?
A schooner anchors at the South Pole, and the skipper goes ashore and leaves the ship's mascot, a St. Bernard dog, to stand watch and guard the ship. A small penguin, Chilly Willy (the only penguin...
Who directed Chilly Willy?
Chilly Willy was directed by Paul J. Smith.
How long is Chilly Willy?
Chilly Willy has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Chilly Willy released?
Chilly Willy was released on December 20, 1953 in theaters.