What's Sweepin'?
Synopsis
Woody is a city street sweeper and hates his job. After being abused by policeman Wally Walrus, he decides to quit and disguises himself as a policeman, kicking the rubbish can away which scoops up Wally sending him into the harbour shrinking his uniform. The angry Wally chases the disguised Woody into the circus. Because he is mistaken for a child, he is denied access but enters backstage disguised as an elephant. Finally, after a long struggle with Woody under the big top, he captures the redhead and returns him to his job as street sweeper.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Patterson
- Original Title
- What's Sweepin'?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walter Lantz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Patterson
Department Leadership Roster
Don Patterson
Director
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What is What's Sweepin'? about?
Woody is a city street sweeper and hates his job. After being abused by policeman Wally Walrus, he decides to quit and disguises himself as a policeman, kicking the rubbish can away which scoops up Wally sending him into the harbour shrinking his uniform. The angry Wally chases the disguised Woody into the circus. Because he is mistaken for a child, he is denied access but enters backstage disguised as an elephant. Finally, after a long struggle with Woody under the big top, he captures the redhead and returns him to his job as street sweeper.
Who directed What's Sweepin'??
What's Sweepin'? was directed by Don Patterson.
Who stars in What's Sweepin'??
The principal cast of What's Sweepin'? includes Dal McKennon, Grace Stafford.
When was What's Sweepin'? released and how long is it?
What's Sweepin'? was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 6m.