Paying the Piper
Synopsis
Pied Piper Porky Pig vows to rid the town of Hamelin of all its rats, and the cats of Hamelin are furious at Porky for usurping their rat-catching job. Disguising himself as a giant rat, the "grand poobah" of the cats intends to discredit Porky in the eyes of the town's mayor, by making it seem that Porky hasn't entirely fulfilled his promise to remove every last rat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert McKimson
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- Paying the Piper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert McKimson
Carl W. Stalling
Edward Selzer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert McKimson
Director
Edward Selzer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paying the Piper
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What is Paying the Piper about?
Pied Piper Porky Pig vows to rid the town of Hamelin of all its rats, and the cats of Hamelin are furious at Porky for usurping their rat-catching job. Disguising himself as a giant rat, the "grand poobah" of the cats intends to discredit Porky in the eyes of the town's mayor, by making it seem that Porky hasn't entirely fulfilled his promise to remove every last rat.
Who directed Paying the Piper?
Paying the Piper was directed by Robert McKimson.
Who stars in Paying the Piper?
The principal cast of Paying the Piper includes Mel Blanc.
When was Paying the Piper released and how long is it?
Paying the Piper was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Paying the Piper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paying the Piper was composed by Carl W. Stalling.