A Star Is Hatched (1938)

04/02/1938 (US) • 8m

Animation, Comedy, Family

Overview

Emily the chicken lives in Hickville but dreams of Hollywood. Her chance comes when director J. Megga-Phone happens to drive past and gives her his card.

Top Billed Cast

Sara Berner

Emily (voice) (uncredited)

Mel Blanc

Director Yelling 'Cut' (voice) (uncredited)

Bernice Hansen

Baby Chick (voice) (uncredited)

Tedd Pierce

J. Megga Phone / W.C. Fields / Movie Star Guide (voice) (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

hollywood

disillusionment

aspiration

movie star

hen

cartoon chicken

aspiring actor

celebrity caricature

film director

short film

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