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The Early Bird Dood It!
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The Early Bird Dood It!

1942-08-29 · 9 min · ★ 6.5

Animation · Comedy

The early worm barely escapes the bird, again. In search of a way to get rid of the bird, he enlists the help of a cat, but the bird is too smart for the cat.

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Directors
Tex Avery
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Cartoon Studio
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Frank GrahamFrank GrahamBird (voice) (uncredited)
Dick NelsonDick NelsonWorm / Cat (voice) (uncredited)

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