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7.5 / 10(64 votes)IMDbNR194010mUnited States of America

You Ought to Be in Pictures

Synopsis

Daffy Duck convinces Porky Pig to quit the cartoon biz and try his luck in the features. Porky's adventures begin when he tries to enter the movie studio.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 18, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Friz Freleng
Screenplay & Story
Jack Miller
Original Score
Carl W. Stalling
Original Title
You Ought to Be in Pictures
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
10m
Production Studios
Leon Schlesinger Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Friz Freleng

Screenplay & Story

Jack Miller

Original Score & Music

Carl W. Stalling

Film Editing

Treg Brown

Producers

Leon Schlesinger

Department Leadership Roster

Friz Freleng

Friz Freleng

Director

Leon Schlesinger

Leon Schlesinger

Producer

Carl W. Stalling

Carl W. Stalling

Original Music Composer

Treg Brown

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for You Ought to Be in Pictures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About You Ought to Be in Pictures

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is You Ought to Be in Pictures about?

Daffy Duck convinces Porky Pig to quit the cartoon biz and try his luck in the features. Porky's adventures begin when he tries to enter the movie studio.

Who directed You Ought to Be in Pictures?

You Ought to Be in Pictures was directed by Friz Freleng.

Who stars in You Ought to Be in Pictures?

The principal cast of You Ought to Be in Pictures includes Mel Blanc, Leon Schlesinger, Henry Binder, Gerry Chiniquy, Robert Clampett.

When was You Ought to Be in Pictures released and how long is it?

You Ought to Be in Pictures was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 10m.

Who composed the musical score for You Ought to Be in Pictures?

The original motion picture soundtrack for You Ought to Be in Pictures was composed by Carl W. Stalling.

What is the age rating and content advisory for You Ought to Be in Pictures?

You Ought to Be in Pictures holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).