Horton Hatches the Egg
Synopsis
Horton the elephant agrees to watch over lazy Maisie bird's egg while she vacations. Much later, after...
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Kent Rogers
Horton / Peter Lorre Fish (voice) (uncredited)
Sara Berner
Maysie / Baby (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Mouse / Hunters / Audience Member (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Graham
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Robert Clampett
Various (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clampett
- Screenplay & Story
- Dr. Seuss
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- Horton Hatches the Egg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Leon Schlesinger Productions, Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clampett
Dr. Seuss
Carl W. Stalling
Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clampett
Director
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horton Hatches the Egg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Horton Hatches the Egg about?
Horton the elephant agrees to watch over lazy Maisie bird's egg while she vacations. Much later, after...
Who directed Horton Hatches the Egg?
Horton Hatches the Egg was directed by Robert Clampett.
Who stars in Horton Hatches the Egg?
The principal cast of Horton Hatches the Egg includes Kent Rogers, Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Frank Graham, Robert Clampett.
When was Horton Hatches the Egg released and how long is it?
Horton Hatches the Egg was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Horton Hatches the Egg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Horton Hatches the Egg was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
Is Horton Hatches the Egg based on a book or true story?
Horton Hatches the Egg is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dr. Seuss".