A Hatful of Dreams
Synopsis
George Pal’s stop motion Puppetoons were peopled with all types of characters. Two of his most popular were a pair of lovestruck kids named Punchy and Judy. Here, down-on-his-luck Punchy obtains a magical straw hat from a plucky talking horse and transforms himself into Aladdin and, with the official permission of DC Comics, Superman. Hoping to impress Judy, Punchy’s delusions of grandeur only land him in jail. The talking horse is a witness at Punchy’s trial and cajoles the judge, arresting Officer Moriarty and members of the jury to test the hat, causing their secret selves to emerge inbound, a hilarious spectacle as their unfettered dreams and desire hold sway.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pal
- Original Title
- A Hatful of Dreams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pal
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
George Pal
Director
George Pal
Producer
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What is A Hatful of Dreams about?
George Pal’s stop motion Puppetoons were peopled with all types of characters. Two of his most popular were a pair of lovestruck kids named Punchy and Judy. Here, down-on-his-luck Punchy obtains a magical straw hat from a plucky talking horse and transforms himself into Aladdin and, with the official permission of DC Comics, Superman. Hoping to impress Judy, Punchy’s delusions of grandeur only land him in jail. The talking horse is a witness at Punchy’s trial and cajoles the judge, arresting Officer Moriarty and members of the jury to test the hat, causing their secret selves to emerge inbound, a hilarious spectacle as their unfettered dreams and desire hold sway.
Who directed A Hatful of Dreams?
A Hatful of Dreams was directed by George Pal.
Who stars in A Hatful of Dreams?
The principal cast of A Hatful of Dreams includes Not specified.
When was A Hatful of Dreams released and how long is it?
A Hatful of Dreams was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 7m.