Magoo's Puddle Jumper
“On land... or at sea Magoo's the funniest cartoon character of them all!”
Synopsis
At a used car lot, Mr. Magoo is intent on buying a car for his nephew Waldo. He is slick talked into buying an old clunker thanks to a shifty salesman but he drives it off anyway. Unfortunately, the myopic Magoo drives off a pier and under the ocean where he mistakes the various aquatic surroundings such as fish, sunken boats, and seals for other cars, dilapidated mansions, and a horn happy driver respectively.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Burness
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Shaw
- Original Score
- Dean Elliott
- Original Title
- Magoo's Puddle Jumper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Burness
Dick Shaw
Dean Elliott
Stephen Bosustow
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Pete Burness
Director
Robert Dranko
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magoo's Puddle Jumper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magoo's Puddle Jumper about?
At a used car lot, Mr. Magoo is intent on buying a car for his nephew Waldo. He is slick talked into buying an old clunker thanks to a shifty salesman but he drives it off anyway. Unfortunately, the myopic Magoo drives off a pier and under the ocean where he mistakes the various aquatic surroundings such as fish, sunken boats, and seals for other cars, dilapidated mansions, and a horn happy driver respectively.
Who directed Magoo's Puddle Jumper?
Magoo's Puddle Jumper was directed by Pete Burness.
Who stars in Magoo's Puddle Jumper?
The principal cast of Magoo's Puddle Jumper includes Jim Backus, Daws Butler.
When was Magoo's Puddle Jumper released and how long is it?
Magoo's Puddle Jumper was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Magoo's Puddle Jumper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magoo's Puddle Jumper was composed by Dean Elliott.