Mr. Bug Goes to Town
“Boy, Oh Boy! Here's Music, Laughter, Love and Joy!”
Synopsis
The happy tranquility of Bugville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kenny Gardner
Dick (voice)
Gwen Williams
Mary (voice)
Jack Mercer
Mr. Bumble / Swat (voice)
Tedd Pierce
C. Bagley Beetle (voice)
Carl Meyer
Smack (voice)
Stan Freed
Hoppity (voice)
Pauline Loth
Honey (Voice)
Pinto Colvig
Mr. Creeper (voice) (uncredited)
Margie Hines
Mrs. Ladybug (voice) (uncredited)
Mae Questel
Buzz (voice) (uncredited)
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mill Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gordon, Izzy Sparber, Tedd Pierce, Carl Meyer, Graham Place, Bob Wickersham, Bill Turner, Cal Howard
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Mr. Bug Goes to Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
Dan Gordon, Izzy Sparber, Tedd Pierce, Carl Meyer, Graham Place, Bob Wickersham, Bill Turner, Cal Howard, Frank Loesser, Dave Fleischer
Leigh Harline
Max Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
Max Fleischer
Producer
Dan Gordon
Screenplay
Izzy Sparber
Screenplay
Tedd Pierce
Screenplay
Carl Meyer
Screenplay
Graham Place
Screenplay
Bob Wickersham
Screenplay
Bill Turner
Screenplay
Cal Howard
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Bug Goes to Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Bug Goes to Town about?
The happy tranquility of Bugville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.
Who directed Mr. Bug Goes to Town?
Mr. Bug Goes to Town was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in Mr. Bug Goes to Town?
The principal cast of Mr. Bug Goes to Town includes Kenny Gardner, Gwen Williams, Jack Mercer, Tedd Pierce, Carl Meyer.
When was Mr. Bug Goes to Town released and how long is it?
Mr. Bug Goes to Town was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Bug Goes to Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Bug Goes to Town was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Bug Goes to Town?
Mr. Bug Goes to Town holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).