Jerky Turkey (1945)
Overview
A dopey Pilgrim goes hunting a turkey who speaks in a Jimmy Durante impersonation and runs the local black market. War and rationing gags abound (Pilgrims line up behind a sign reading "Ye Cigarettes Today"), as well as a running gag featuring a bear wearing an "Eat at Joe's" sandwich sign. The turkey harnesses the power of gags to save himself.
What is Jerky Turkey about?
A dopey Pilgrim goes hunting a turkey who speaks in a Jimmy Durante impersonation and runs the local black market. War and rationing gags abound (Pilgrims line up behind a sign reading "Ye Cigarettes Today"), as well as a running gag featuring a bear wearing an "Eat at Joe's" sandwich sign. The turkey harnesses the power of gags to save himself. Jerky Turkey is a Comedy, Animation movie, released on 1945-04-07, runtime 7 minutes.
Is Jerky Turkey worth watching?
TMDB users rate Jerky Turkey 6.3 out of 10 from 30 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
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Directed by
Tex Avery
Cast
- Daws Butler as Turkey (voice) (uncredited)
- Bill Thompson as Hunting Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)
- Tex Avery as Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)
- Frank Graham as Junior Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)
- Leone LeDoux as Crying Pilgrim (voice) (uncredited)
- Pat McGeehan as Indian Chief (voice) (uncredited)
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