The Bookworm
Synopsis
Three witches need a worm to complete their potion; they dispatch a raven to catch one, and he goes after a bookworm. He chases the worm into the horror section, where the monsters attack but soon, Paul Revere rides Black Beauty to the rescue, along with the Police Gazette, and other assorted war heroes; eventually, the Boy Scouts build a match-stick bridge, leading the worm to safety.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friz Freleng, Hugh Harman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- The Bookworm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friz Freleng, Hugh Harman
Joseph Barbera
Scott Bradley
Hugh Harman, Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Friz Freleng
Director
Hugh Harman
Director
Hugh Harman
Producer
Fred Quimby
Producer
Joseph Barbera
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bookworm
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What is The Bookworm about?
Three witches need a worm to complete their potion; they dispatch a raven to catch one, and he goes after a bookworm. He chases the worm into the horror section, where the monsters attack but soon, Paul Revere rides Black Beauty to the rescue, along with the Police Gazette, and other assorted war heroes; eventually, the Boy Scouts build a match-stick bridge, leading the worm to safety.
Who directed The Bookworm?
The Bookworm was directed by Friz Freleng, Hugh Harman.
Who stars in The Bookworm?
The principal cast of The Bookworm includes Mel Blanc, Martha Wentworth.
When was The Bookworm released and how long is it?
The Bookworm was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bookworm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bookworm was composed by Scott Bradley.