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The Early Worm Gets the Bird
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The Early Worm Gets the Bird

1940-01-12 · 8 min · ★ 5.2

Animation · Comedy

A determined bird goes out early to hunt for a worm and the bird gets into trouble.

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Directors
Tex Avery
Production companies
Leon Schlesinger Productions
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United States of America
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