Jail Birds
Synopsis
Flip is a jail warden who has to deal with an escaped convict. Working with his horse, who seems almost as intelligent as he is, it has some amazing moments. Look in the background for two goats playing horseshoes, using their wooden legs as the pegs- not quite politically correct today. It even includes a scene where the convict is hiding as a store dummy, a routine lifted from Buster Keaton, and later used by the Three Stooges, although not quite as "rubbery" as Flip does it.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ub Iwerks
- Screenplay & Story
- Ub Iwerks, Grim Natwick
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- Jail Birds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Ub Iwerks Studio, Celebrity Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ub Iwerks
Ub Iwerks, Grim Natwick
Carl W. Stalling
Ub Iwerks
Department Leadership Roster
Ub Iwerks
Director
Ub Iwerks
Producer
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jail Birds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jail Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jail Birds about?
Flip is a jail warden who has to deal with an escaped convict. Working with his horse, who seems almost as intelligent as he is, it has some amazing moments. Look in the background for two goats playing horseshoes, using their wooden legs as the pegs- not quite politically correct today. It even includes a scene where the convict is hiding as a store dummy, a routine lifted from Buster Keaton, and later used by the Three Stooges, although not quite as "rubbery" as Flip does it.
Who directed Jail Birds?
Jail Birds was directed by Ub Iwerks.
Who stars in Jail Birds?
The principal cast of Jail Birds includes Not specified.
When was Jail Birds released and how long is it?
Jail Birds was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Jail Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jail Birds was composed by Carl W. Stalling.