So Much for So Little
Synopsis
Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- So Much for So Little
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Federal Security Agency, United States Public Health Service, Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng
Carl W. Stalling
Edward Selzer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Selzer
Producer
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
Chuck Jones
Director
Chuck Jones
Writer
Friz Freleng
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is So Much for So Little about?
Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Who directed So Much for So Little?
So Much for So Little was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in So Much for So Little?
The principal cast of So Much for So Little includes Mel Blanc, Frank Graham.
When was So Much for So Little released and how long is it?
So Much for So Little was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for So Much for So Little?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So Much for So Little was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for So Much for So Little?
So Much for So Little holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).