It's a Bird
“The most mystifying short ever produced!”
Synopsis
Charlie, working on a junkjard, always trying to help people in the most impossible ways with junk from his work place, hears from a German professor, that there is a bird, a Belgish Kongo, that eats metal. Charlie sets out on a ridiculous hunting expedition to catch one. With some music - the birds love music - and a strange worm he is able to catch one, but even then the bird offers some even more over-the-top surprises.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold L. Muller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lowell Thomas
- Original Title
- It's a Bird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold L. Muller
Lowell Thomas
J.H. Hoffberg
Department Leadership Roster
Harold L. Muller
Director
J.H. Hoffberg
Producer
Lowell Thomas
Writer
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What is It's a Bird about?
Charlie, working on a junkjard, always trying to help people in the most impossible ways with junk from his work place, hears from a German professor, that there is a bird, a Belgish Kongo, that eats metal. Charlie sets out on a ridiculous hunting expedition to catch one. With some music - the birds love music - and a strange worm he is able to catch one, but even then the bird offers some even more over-the-top surprises.
Who directed It's a Bird?
It's a Bird was directed by Harold L. Muller.
Who stars in It's a Bird?
The principal cast of It's a Bird includes Charles R. Bowers, Lowell Thomas.
When was It's a Bird released and how long is it?
It's a Bird was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 14m.