I Wish I Had Wings
Synopsis
An expectant father rooster fetches doctor stork, who comes out with a basket full of white chicks and one little black one, who gets crowded out of the food. After singing the title song, he manages to improvise a pair of wings and fly over the chicken coop, but regrets it when he is chased by a mean scarecrow.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Ising
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf Ising
- Original Score
- Frank Marsales
- Original Title
- I Wish I Had Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Harman-Ising Productions, The Vitaphone Corporation, Leon Schlesinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Ising
Rudolf Ising
Frank Marsales
Dale Pickett
Rudolf Ising, Hugh Harman, Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Ising
Director
Rudolf Ising
Producer
Hugh Harman
Producer
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
Frank Marsales
Original Music Composer
Dale Pickett
Editor
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What is I Wish I Had Wings about?
An expectant father rooster fetches doctor stork, who comes out with a basket full of white chicks and one little black one, who gets crowded out of the food. After singing the title song, he manages to improvise a pair of wings and fly over the chicken coop, but regrets it when he is chased by a mean scarecrow.
Who directed I Wish I Had Wings?
I Wish I Had Wings was directed by Rudolf Ising.
Who stars in I Wish I Had Wings?
The principal cast of I Wish I Had Wings includes Not specified.
When was I Wish I Had Wings released and how long is it?
I Wish I Had Wings was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for I Wish I Had Wings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Wish I Had Wings was composed by Frank Marsales.