

Ants in the Plants
Synopsis
A classic about an anteater who makes life rough for a colony of ants. In the ant community, the queen spreads warnings of their greatest enemy, the Anteater. "He's a menace, he's a brute, he will scoop you with his snoot." Their motto is "make him yell uncle," which they do when the anteater invades them.
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March 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- George Manuell
- Original Title
- Ants in the Plants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
George Manuell
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Dave Fleischer
Director
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What is Ants in the Plants about?
A classic about an anteater who makes life rough for a colony of ants. In the ant community, the queen spreads warnings of their greatest enemy, the Anteater. "He's a menace, he's a brute, he will scoop you with his snoot." Their motto is "make him yell uncle," which they do when the anteater invades them.
Who directed Ants in the Plants?
Ants in the Plants was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in Ants in the Plants?
The principal cast of Ants in the Plants includes Margie Hines, Jack Mercer, Pinto Colvig.
When was Ants in the Plants released and how long is it?
Ants in the Plants was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 7m.



















