The Bookworm (1939)
The Bookworm (1939), directed by Friz Freleng, starring Mel Blanc and Martha Wentworth.
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Synopsis
Three witches need a worm to complete their potion; they dispatch a raven to catch one, and he goes after a bookworm. He chases the worm into the horror section, where the monsters attack but soon, Paul Revere rides Black Beauty to the rescue, along with the Police Gazette, and other assorted war heroes; eventually, the Boy Scouts build a match-stick bridge, leading the worm to safety.
- Friz FrelengDirector
- Hugh HarmanDirector, Producer
- Fred QuimbyProducer
- Joseph BarberaWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on August 25, 1939, a Friday.
- This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
Mel Blanc
Raven / Racket-Buster (voice) (uncredited) 
Martha Wentworth
Witch (voice) (uncredited) Quiz about this movie
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Crew
- Friz Freleng Director
- Hugh Harman Director
- Fred Quimby Producer
- Hugh Harman Producer
- Joseph Barbera Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Bookworm about?
The Bookworm: Three witches need a worm to complete their potion; they dispatch a raven to catch one, and he goes after a bookworm. He chases the worm into the horror section, where the monsters attack but soon, Paul Revere rides Black Beauty to the rescue, along with the Police Gazette, and other assorted war heroes; eventually, t…
Who directed The Bookworm?
The Bookworm was directed by Friz Freleng and Hugh Harman in 1939.
Who stars in The Bookworm?
The cast of The Bookworm includes Mel Blanc and Martha Wentworth.
How long is The Bookworm?
The Bookworm runs for 8 minutes, or 0h08.
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