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You Ought to Be in Pictures
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You Ought to Be in Pictures

1940-05-18 · 10 min · ★ 7.5

Animation · Comedy

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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Directors
Friz Freleng
Production companies
Leon Schlesinger Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mel BlancMel BlancPorky Pig / Daffy Duck / Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Leon SchlesingerLeon SchlesingerSelf
Henry BinderStagehand (uncredited)
Gerry ChiniquyGerry ChiniquyMovie Director (uncredited)
Robert ClampettRobert ClampettGuy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chuck JonesChuck JonesGuy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael MalteseMichael MalteseStudio Guard (uncredited)
Fred JonesAnimator (uncredited)

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