His Better Elf
Synopsis
Woody Woodpecker lives in a slum, and is fed up with his bills, wishing aloud that he were rich. At that moment, a four-leaf clover appears in the floorboards, and transforms into a leprechaun woodpecker, which grants Woody three wishes. Woody immediately wishes for immense wealth, and he gets it-- by robbing a bank without realizing it. A police chase follows; will Woody escape, and what will his other two wishes be?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul J. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer Brightman
- Original Score
- Clarence Wheeler
- Original Title
- His Better Elf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul J. Smith
Homer Brightman
Clarence Wheeler
Walter Lantz
Department Leadership Roster
Paul J. Smith
Director
Homer Brightman
Writer
Walter Lantz
Producer
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What is His Better Elf about?
Woody Woodpecker lives in a slum, and is fed up with his bills, wishing aloud that he were rich. At that moment, a four-leaf clover appears in the floorboards, and transforms into a leprechaun woodpecker, which grants Woody three wishes. Woody immediately wishes for immense wealth, and he gets it-- by robbing a bank without realizing it. A police chase follows; will Woody escape, and what will his other two wishes be?
Who directed His Better Elf?
His Better Elf was directed by Paul J. Smith.
Who stars in His Better Elf?
The principal cast of His Better Elf includes Grace Stafford, Dal McKennon.
When was His Better Elf released and how long is it?
His Better Elf was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for His Better Elf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for His Better Elf was composed by Clarence Wheeler.