The Major Lied 'Til Dawn
Originally released in 1938. The Major Lied 'Til Dawn is a animation/comedy film. directed by Frank Tashlin. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tommy Bond, Mel Blanc, and Tedd Pierce
Synopsis
We open on a big game hunter telling a little boy (a caricture of child star Freddie Bartholomew) stories about hunting in the jungles of Africa. He tells him a story about a day he was hunting there. The game hunter gets help from African natives to catch some animals, with some odd results. Sight gags include an elephant who can't remember something he was supposed to do, and the game hunter riding a elephant and having to "shift gears" like an automobile to get up a steep hill.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Major Lied 'Til Dawn about?
We open on a big game hunter telling a little boy (a caricture of child star Freddie Bartholomew) stories about hunting in the jungles of Africa. He tells him a story about a day he was hunting the...
Who directed The Major Lied 'Til Dawn?
The Major Lied 'Til Dawn was directed by Frank Tashlin.
How long is The Major Lied 'Til Dawn?
The Major Lied 'Til Dawn has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Major Lied 'Til Dawn released?
The Major Lied 'Til Dawn was released on August 13, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Major Lied 'Til Dawn?
The main cast of The Major Lied 'Til Dawn includes Tommy Bond, Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce.