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Born to Peck
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Born to Peck

1952-02-25 · 6 min · ★ 7.4

Animation · Comedy

An elderly, suicidal Woody Woodpecker reminisces about his life as a woodpecker, as his ability to peck wood has vanished, leaving his life seemingly without energy.

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Directors
Walter Lantz
Production companies
Walter Lantz Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mel BlancMel BlancWoody Woodpecker's 'Guess Who?' Signature (archive sound)
Grace StaffordGrace StaffordWoody's Laugh / Mama & Papa Woodpecker (archive sound)

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