When Magoo Flew
“The funniest cartoon character of them all Mr. Magoo flying high in”
Synopsis
Mr. Magoo sets off to go to the movies but goes to an airport by mistake and gets on a plane thinking it to be a theater. Little does Magoo know the man he is sitting next to is actually a thief and when a detective appears on the plane to track the thief down, Magoo thinks it's all part of the movie. After doing some wing walking, Magoo reenters the plane and exposes the thief to the detective. When the plane lands, Magoo remarks that they should have shown a cartoon particularly one with that "delightful near sighted fellow".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Burness
- Screenplay & Story
- Tedd Pierce, Barbara Avedon
- Original Score
- Hoyt Curtin
- Original Title
- When Magoo Flew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Burness
Tedd Pierce, Barbara Avedon
Hoyt Curtin
Stephen Bosustow
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Burness
Director
Sterling Sturtevant
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Magoo Flew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When Magoo Flew about?
Mr. Magoo sets off to go to the movies but goes to an airport by mistake and gets on a plane thinking it to be a theater. Little does Magoo know the man he is sitting next to is actually a thief and when a detective appears on the plane to track the thief down, Magoo thinks it's all part of the movie. After doing some wing walking, Magoo reenters the plane and exposes the thief to the detective. When the plane lands, Magoo remarks that they should have shown a cartoon particularly one with that "delightful near sighted fellow".
Who directed When Magoo Flew?
When Magoo Flew was directed by Pete Burness.
Who stars in When Magoo Flew?
The principal cast of When Magoo Flew includes Jim Backus, Henny Backus, Jerry Hausner.
When was When Magoo Flew released and how long is it?
When Magoo Flew was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for When Magoo Flew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Magoo Flew was composed by Hoyt Curtin.