The Reckless Driver
Synopsis
Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody Woodpecker passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his driver's license. He heads to the Department of Motor Vehicles and asks Officer Wally Walrus, who takes an immediate dislike to Woody, to give him the test. He puts Woody through the eye test, the reflex test, and the fingerprint test...with Woody constantly making short work of the walrus' patience.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shamus Culhane
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hardaway, Milt Schaffer
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- The Reckless Driver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walter Lantz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shamus Culhane
Ben Hardaway, Milt Schaffer
Darrell Calker
Walter Lantz
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lantz
Producer
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
Shamus Culhane
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reckless Driver
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What is The Reckless Driver about?
Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody Woodpecker passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his driver's license. He heads to the Department of Motor Vehicles and asks Officer Wally Walrus, who takes an immediate dislike to Woody, to give him the test. He puts Woody through the eye test, the reflex test, and the fingerprint test...with Woody constantly making short work of the walrus' patience.
Who directed The Reckless Driver?
The Reckless Driver was directed by Shamus Culhane.
Who stars in The Reckless Driver?
The principal cast of The Reckless Driver includes Mel Blanc, Hans Conried, Ben Hardaway, Jack Mather, Will Wright.
When was The Reckless Driver released and how long is it?
The Reckless Driver was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reckless Driver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reckless Driver was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reckless Driver?
The Reckless Driver holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).