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Slap Happy Pappy

Synopsis

Porky runs a farm; we see him plowing the fields. But it's primarily a poultry farm; as the sign says, "For sale: Miracle eggs if it's a good egg, it's a miracle." A rabbit, doing a Jack Benny impression (Jack Bunny), paints and inspects eggs. He starts to smash and reject a black egg, but it hatches into a black baby bird doing a Rochester impression. We next visit the Eddie Cackler family, (Eddie Cantor) who have been trying without success to have a son; the next five eggs hatch, and they are again all girls. A Bing Crosby lookalike comes by with a stroller full of sons, and Eddie asks for his secret; he demonstrates by crooning to a chick, who lays dozens of eggs with boys names on them. Eddie croons to his wife, but in a higher pitch, then dances out singing the theme song to other caricatures. The egg hatches, but in answer to Eddie's question, is it really a boy? "Mmmm... could be."

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 13, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Clampett
Original Score
Carl W. Stalling
Original Title
Slap Happy Pappy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Leon Schlesinger Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Clampett

Original Score & Music

Carl W. Stalling

Film Editing

Treg Brown

Producers

Leon Schlesinger

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Clampett

Robert Clampett

Director

Leon Schlesinger

Leon Schlesinger

Producer

Carl W. Stalling

Carl W. Stalling

Original Music Composer

Treg Brown

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Slap Happy Pappy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slap Happy Pappy

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

What is Slap Happy Pappy about?

Porky runs a farm; we see him plowing the fields. But it's primarily a poultry farm; as the sign says, "For sale: Miracle eggs if it's a good egg, it's a miracle." A rabbit, doing a Jack Benny impression (Jack Bunny), paints and inspects eggs. He starts to smash and reject a black egg, but it hatches into a black baby bird doing a Rochester impression. We next visit the Eddie Cackler family, (Eddie Cantor) who have been trying without success to have a son; the next five eggs hatch, and they are again all girls. A Bing Crosby lookalike comes by with a stroller full of sons, and Eddie asks for his secret; he demonstrates by crooning to a chick, who lays dozens of eggs with boys names on them. Eddie croons to his wife, but in a higher pitch, then dances out singing the theme song to other caricatures. The egg hatches, but in answer to Eddie's question, is it really a boy? "Mmmm... could be."

Who directed Slap Happy Pappy?

Slap Happy Pappy was directed by Robert Clampett.

Who stars in Slap Happy Pappy?

The principal cast of Slap Happy Pappy includes Mel Blanc, Kent Rogers.

When was Slap Happy Pappy released and how long is it?

Slap Happy Pappy was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 7m.

Who composed the musical score for Slap Happy Pappy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Slap Happy Pappy was composed by Carl W. Stalling.