

The Ostrich Egg and I
Synopsis
Sam acquires and ostrich from which hatches, no surprise, an ostrich. The ostrich attach's itself to Sam, in addition to eating everything in sight, and Maggie orders him to get rid of it. When Sam thinks he has lost the bird, he returns home where Maggie leads him to the bedroom, where Sam finds the ostrich with a family of her own.
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April 8, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Lovy
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer Brightman
- Original Score
- Eugene Poddany
- Original Title
- The Ostrich Egg and I
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walter Lantz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Lovy
Homer Brightman
Eugene Poddany
Walter Lantz
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Lovy
Director
Walter Lantz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ostrich Egg and I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ostrich Egg and I about?
Sam acquires and ostrich from which hatches, no surprise, an ostrich. The ostrich attach's itself to Sam, in addition to eating everything in sight, and Maggie orders him to get rid of it. When Sam thinks he has lost the bird, he returns home where Maggie leads him to the bedroom, where Sam finds the ostrich with a family of her own.
Who directed The Ostrich Egg and I?
The Ostrich Egg and I was directed by Alex Lovy.
Who stars in The Ostrich Egg and I?
The principal cast of The Ostrich Egg and I includes Daws Butler, Grace Stafford.
When was The Ostrich Egg and I released and how long is it?
The Ostrich Egg and I was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ostrich Egg and I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ostrich Egg and I was composed by Eugene Poddany.
