I Wanna Be a Sailor
Synopsis
Momma parrot is teaching her young-uns to say "Polly want a cracker" but little Peter doesn't want a cracker, he wants to be a sailor like dad. Mom tells him what a no-account his dad really was, setting sail for Hawaii ("no, Maw, it was Catalina") right after the kids were born. Peter is unswayed, and takes off. He turns a barrel into a boat, and crews it with an annoyingly talkative duckling, then sets sail on a lake. They get caught in a thunderstorm (the duck loves it). Peter calls for help and momma comes running, but the duck has already saved him. But he still wants to be a sailor.
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Elvia Allman
Mama (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Gabby Duckling (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Papa Parrot (voice) (uncredited)
Robert Winkler
Peter Parrot (voice) (uncredited)
Bernice Hansen
Patrick Parrot / Patricia Parrot (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tex Avery
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- I Wanna Be a Sailor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Leon Schlesinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tex Avery
Carl W. Stalling
Treg Brown
Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
Tex Avery
Director
Treg Brown
Editor
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
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What is I Wanna Be a Sailor about?
Momma parrot is teaching her young-uns to say "Polly want a cracker" but little Peter doesn't want a cracker, he wants to be a sailor like dad. Mom tells him what a no-account his dad really was, setting sail for Hawaii ("no, Maw, it was Catalina") right after the kids were born. Peter is unswayed, and takes off. He turns a barrel into a boat, and crews it with an annoyingly talkative duckling, then sets sail on a lake. They get caught in a thunderstorm (the duck loves it). Peter calls for help and momma comes running, but the duck has already saved him. But he still wants to be a sailor.
Who directed I Wanna Be a Sailor?
I Wanna Be a Sailor was directed by Tex Avery.
Who stars in I Wanna Be a Sailor?
The principal cast of I Wanna Be a Sailor includes Elvia Allman, Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher, Robert Winkler, Bernice Hansen.
When was I Wanna Be a Sailor released and how long is it?
I Wanna Be a Sailor was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for I Wanna Be a Sailor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Wanna Be a Sailor was composed by Carl W. Stalling.