Magoo Beats the Heat
Synopsis
Mr. Magoo, intent on going to the beach, winds up in the desert instead. Thinking himself to be at the beach, he tries fishing (he hooks a turtle which he mistakes for a crab) and swimming. Meanwhile, a desert wanderer and his horse are lost beyond hope when suddenly they lay eyes on Magoo's set up. Thinking the whole thing to be a mirage, they decide to make the best of it by devouring Magoo's picnic lunch and refreshments despite Magoo's protests. After the hearty meal, the man wants to thank Magoo before he "fades away" by giving him the only gold nugget he found while trekking the desert. Magoo thinks the gold is a sea-shell and plans to give it to Waldo to add to his collection!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Burness
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Nofziger, Dick Shaw
- Original Score
- Dennis Farnon
- Original Title
- Magoo Beats the Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Burness
Ed Nofziger, Dick Shaw
Dennis Farnon
Stephen Bosustow
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Burness
Director
Robert Dranko
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magoo Beats the Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magoo Beats the Heat about?
Mr. Magoo, intent on going to the beach, winds up in the desert instead. Thinking himself to be at the beach, he tries fishing (he hooks a turtle which he mistakes for a crab) and swimming. Meanwhile, a desert wanderer and his horse are lost beyond hope when suddenly they lay eyes on Magoo's set up. Thinking the whole thing to be a mirage, they decide to make the best of it by devouring Magoo's picnic lunch and refreshments despite Magoo's protests. After the hearty meal, the man wants to thank Magoo before he "fades away" by giving him the only gold nugget he found while trekking the desert. Magoo thinks the gold is a sea-shell and plans to give it to Waldo to add to his collection!
Who directed Magoo Beats the Heat?
Magoo Beats the Heat was directed by Pete Burness.
Who stars in Magoo Beats the Heat?
The principal cast of Magoo Beats the Heat includes Jim Backus, Earl Bennett, Jerry Hausner.
When was Magoo Beats the Heat released and how long is it?
Magoo Beats the Heat was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Magoo Beats the Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magoo Beats the Heat was composed by Dennis Farnon.