A Star Is Hatched

A Star Is Hatched (1938)

Emily the chicken lives in Hickville but dreams of Hollywood. Her chance comes when director J. Megga-Phone happens to drive past and gives her his card.

Date of release
1938-04-02
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (11)
Runtime
8m
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Director
Friz Freleng

Casting

  • Sara Berner — Emily (voice) (uncredited)
  • Mel Blanc — Director Yelling 'Cut' (voice) (uncredited)
  • Bernice Hansen — Baby Chick (voice) (uncredited)
  • Tedd Pierce — J. Megga Phone / W.C. Fields / Movie Star Guide (voice) (uncredited)

Interesting facts

A Star Is Hatched is a 1938 American animated comedy short film directed by Isadore Freleng. The short was released on April 2, 1938. It is the 92nd film in the Merrie Melodies series and the last to be directed by Freleng before he departed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and until his return in 1940. It features various caricatures of Hollywood stars of the time.

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