A Case of Spring Fever
“An animated pixie named Coily grants a man his wish that all springs disappear… a wish that he soon regrets.”
Synopsis
Advertising short for Chevrolet combining live action and animation. The film relates the story of Gilbert Willoughby, who, exasperated by his stubborn boxspring mattress, imprudently wishes for the disappearance of springs. Coily, the animated spring sprite, grants his wish, and Gilbert is bedeviled by once-familar appliances that no longer function. Apologizing to Coily, Gilbert acknowledges the contribution of springs to daily life, especially in the Chevrolet.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Goldman, James Tyer
- Original Title
- A Case of Spring Fever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Jam Handy Organization (JHO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Goldman, James Tyer
Jam Handy
Department Leadership Roster
Jam Handy
Producer
Frank Goldman
Director
James Tyer
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Case of Spring Fever about?
Advertising short for Chevrolet combining live action and animation. The film relates the story of Gilbert Willoughby, who, exasperated by his stubborn boxspring mattress, imprudently wishes for the disappearance of springs. Coily, the animated spring sprite, grants his wish, and Gilbert is bedeviled by once-familar appliances that no longer function. Apologizing to Coily, Gilbert acknowledges the contribution of springs to daily life, especially in the Chevrolet.
Who directed A Case of Spring Fever?
A Case of Spring Fever was directed by Frank Goldman, James Tyer.
Who stars in A Case of Spring Fever?
The principal cast of A Case of Spring Fever includes Pinto Colvig, Edward Nugent.
When was A Case of Spring Fever released and how long is it?
A Case of Spring Fever was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Case of Spring Fever?
A Case of Spring Fever holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).