You Ought to Be in Pictures

You Ought to Be in Pictures

7.5IMDb Score
Released:1940-05-18
Genre:Animation, Comedy
Duration:10 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Friz Freleng
Actors:Mel Blanc, Leon Schlesinger, Henry Binder, Gerry Chiniquy, Robert Clampett
Production:Leon Schlesinger Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview:

Daffy Duck convinces Porky Pig to quit the cartoon biz and try his luck in the features. Porky's adventures begin when he tries to enter the movie studio.

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