The Screwdriver
Synopsis
Woody Woodpecker is driving through the countryside and is, shall we say, not a stickler for the rules. He's practically asking for trouble when he confronts a traffic cop who explains he is looking for speeders. Woody reveals himself to be a speeder by driving to Alaska and back in less than a minute. The cop tries to arrest him but Woody states, "I bet ya wouldn't be so tough without that uniform." The officer undresses but Woody attacks him with a boxing glove camera. Woody also gets his goat by dressing as a farmer on horse-and-buggy and as a Chinaboy with rickshaw. Finally, the cop flips out and is sent to a mental hospital with Woody as his caretaker.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lantz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cosgriff, Ben Hardaway
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- The Screwdriver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walter Lantz Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lantz
Jack Cosgriff, Ben Hardaway
Darrell Calker
Walter Lantz
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lantz
Director
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
Walter Lantz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Screwdriver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Screwdriver about?
Woody Woodpecker is driving through the countryside and is, shall we say, not a stickler for the rules. He's practically asking for trouble when he confronts a traffic cop who explains he is looking for speeders. Woody reveals himself to be a speeder by driving to Alaska and back in less than a minute. The cop tries to arrest him but Woody states, "I bet ya wouldn't be so tough without that uniform." The officer undresses but Woody attacks him with a boxing glove camera. Woody also gets his goat by dressing as a farmer on horse-and-buggy and as a Chinaboy with rickshaw. Finally, the cop flips out and is sent to a mental hospital with Woody as his caretaker.
Who directed The Screwdriver?
The Screwdriver was directed by Walter Lantz.
Who stars in The Screwdriver?
The principal cast of The Screwdriver includes Mel Blanc.
When was The Screwdriver released and how long is it?
The Screwdriver was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Screwdriver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Screwdriver was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Screwdriver?
The Screwdriver holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).