

A Bird in the Head
Synopsis
The stooges are working as paperhangers in the home of Professor Panzer, a mad scientist looking for a brain to use in his experiments. The professor wants to put a human brain into a gorilla but has trouble finding a brain small enough, which leads him to select Curly as the perfect donor.
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February 28, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bernds
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- A Bird in the Head
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Edward Bernds
John Leipold
Burnett Guffey
Henry Batista
Hugh McCollum
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Writer
Edward Bernds
Director
Hugh McCollum
Producer
Henry Batista
Editor
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Bird in the Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bird in the Head
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bird in the Head about?
The stooges are working as paperhangers in the home of Professor Panzer, a mad scientist looking for a brain to use in his experiments. The professor wants to put a human brain into a gorilla but has trouble finding a brain small enough, which leads him to select Curly as the perfect donor.
Who directed A Bird in the Head?
A Bird in the Head was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in A Bird in the Head?
The principal cast of A Bird in the Head includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Vernon Dent, Robert B. Williams.
When was A Bird in the Head released and how long is it?
A Bird in the Head was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bird in the Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bird in the Head was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bird in the Head?
A Bird in the Head holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
