The Major Lied 'Til Dawn
Synopsis
We open on a big game hunter telling a little boy (a caricture of child star Freddie Bartholomew) stories about hunting in the jungles of Africa. He tells him a story about a day he was hunting there. The game hunter gets help from African natives to catch some animals, with some odd results. Sight gags include an elephant who can't remember something he was supposed to do, and the game hunter riding a elephant and having to "shift gears" like an automobile to get up a steep hill.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Original Title
- The Major Lied 'Til Dawn
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
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Frank Tashlin
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Frank Tashlin
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What is The Major Lied 'Til Dawn about?
We open on a big game hunter telling a little boy (a caricture of child star Freddie Bartholomew) stories about hunting in the jungles of Africa. He tells him a story about a day he was hunting there. The game hunter gets help from African natives to catch some animals, with some odd results. Sight gags include an elephant who can't remember something he was supposed to do, and the game hunter riding a elephant and having to "shift gears" like an automobile to get up a steep hill.
Who directed The Major Lied 'Til Dawn?
The Major Lied 'Til Dawn was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Major Lied 'Til Dawn?
The principal cast of The Major Lied 'Til Dawn includes Tommy Bond, Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce.
When was The Major Lied 'Til Dawn released and how long is it?
The Major Lied 'Til Dawn was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 7m.