The Little Orphan
Synopsis
The Bide A Wee Mouse Home has sent the orphan mouse Nibbles to spend Thanksgiving with Jerry. Unfortunately, Nibbles is always hungry.
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- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- The Little Orphan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Scott Bradley
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Quimby
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Orphan
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What is The Little Orphan about?
The Bide A Wee Mouse Home has sent the orphan mouse Nibbles to spend Thanksgiving with Jerry. Unfortunately, Nibbles is always hungry.
Who directed The Little Orphan?
The Little Orphan was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in The Little Orphan?
The principal cast of The Little Orphan includes William Hanna.
When was The Little Orphan released and how long is it?
The Little Orphan was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Orphan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Orphan was composed by Scott Bradley.