Hunky and Spunky
Synopsis
A short film about a mother and her son, she teaches him life skills later on the son gets niked by a man so the young donkey can be his work slave and his mother saves him. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the UCLA Film and Television Archive in 2013.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original Title
- Hunky and Spunky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
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What is Hunky and Spunky about?
A short film about a mother and her son, she teaches him life skills later on the son gets niked by a man so the young donkey can be his work slave and his mother saves him. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the UCLA Film and Television Archive in 2013.
Who directed Hunky and Spunky?
Hunky and Spunky was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in Hunky and Spunky?
The principal cast of Hunky and Spunky includes Jack Mercer.
When was Hunky and Spunky released and how long is it?
Hunky and Spunky was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 9m.