

The Reckless Driver
1946-08-26 · 6 min · ★ 7.2
Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody Woodpecker passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his driver's license. He heads to the Department of Motor Vehicles and asks Officer Wally Walrus, who takes an immediate dislike to Woody, to give him the test. He puts Woody through the eye test, the reflex test, and the fingerprint test...with Woody constantly making short work of the walrus' patience.
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- Directors
- Shamus Culhane
- Production companies
- Walter Lantz Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mel BlancWoody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound)
Hans ConriedWally Walrus (archive sound)
Ben HardawayWoody Woodpecker (voice)
Jack MatherWally Walrus (archive sound)
Will WrightWally Walrus (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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