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Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

6.3/10 ยท 546 votes 1h 13m g ComedyFantasyAdventureAnimationFamilyMusic

#5 of 5 films from 1947 #1940 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by William Morgan, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske ยท Written by Ted Sears, Harry Reeves, Homer Brightman, Eldon Dedini

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Overview

Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.

Cast

Edgar Bergenas Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Dinah Shoreas Narrator (voice)
Luana Pattenas Herself
Walt Disneyas Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Anita Gordonas Singing Harp (voice)
Cliff Edwardsas Jiminy Cricket (voice)
Clarence Nashas Donald Duck / Cat (voice)
Pinto Colvigas Goofy (voice) (uncredited)
James MacDonaldas Lumpjaw (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Gilbertas Willie (voice)
The King's Menas Singers
Jean Dinningas Singer (voice)
The Starlightersas The Starlighters
Ken Darbyas The Bull (voice) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateSeptember 27, 1947
Runtime73 min (1h 13m) โ€” shorter as the 1947 average of 91 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family, Music
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0039404

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Questions

How long is Fun and Fancy Free?
Fun and Fancy Free runs 73 minutes (1h 13m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Fun and Fancy Free worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 546 votes, which places it #5 of 5 films released in 1947 in this index (top 20%) and #1940 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Fun and Fancy Free?
Fun and Fancy Free was directed by William Morgan, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fantasia (1940), Peter Pan (1953), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961).
Who stars in Fun and Fancy Free?
Edgar Bergen as Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd; Dinah Shore as Narrator (voice); Luana Patten as Herself; Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited); Anita Gordon as Singing Harp (voice); Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket (voice).
What is Fun and Fancy Free rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fun and Fancy Free?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/90149.

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