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Wacky Blackout
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Wacky Blackout

1942-07-10 · 8 min · ★ 5.4

Animation · Comedy

We tour a farm and see how the various animals are preparing for the war, in a series of blackout skits.

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Directors
Robert Clampett
Production companies
Leon Schlesinger Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sara BernerSara BernerCow / Mother Bird (voice) (uncredited)
Mel BlancMel BlancNarrator / Various Animals (voice) (uncredited)
Kent RogersKent RogersWoodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

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