Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit
Synopsis
Forbidden Fruit begins with New York in the grip of a banana shortage. Residents sing (or scream) “Yes! We Have No Bananas,” the hit novelty song of 1923 (inspired by real-life banana shortages—the film also references current events by mentioning mobster Louis Cohen, arrested for murder the same year). The scene shifts to animator Walter Lantz strumming the song on his guitar, before a co-worker presents him with a banana that transmogrifies into Colonel Heeza Liar, who tells the tale of how he ended “the great banana famine in 1923.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Stallings
- Original Title
- Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- J.R. Bray Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Stallings
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Stallings
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit
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What is Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit about?
Forbidden Fruit begins with New York in the grip of a banana shortage. Residents sing (or scream) “Yes! We Have No Bananas,” the hit novelty song of 1923 (inspired by real-life banana shortages—the film also references current events by mentioning mobster Louis Cohen, arrested for murder the same year). The scene shifts to animator Walter Lantz strumming the song on his guitar, before a co-worker presents him with a banana that transmogrifies into Colonel Heeza Liar, who tells the tale of how he ended “the great banana famine in 1923.”
Who directed Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit?
Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit was directed by Vernon Stallings.
Who stars in Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit?
The principal cast of Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit includes Walter Lantz.
When was Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit released and how long is it?
Colonel Heeza Liar's Forbidden Fruit was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 11m.