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Old Glory (1939)

NOT_RATED 9 min  -  Animation | Short | Drama  -   1 July 1939 (USA)
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Porky balks at learning the Pledge of Allegiance until Uncle Sam appears to him in a dream and gives him a lesson in American history.

Director:

Chuck Jones

Writer:

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Stars:

Mel Blanc, John Deering and John Litel
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Cast

Uncredited cast:
Mel Blanc ...
Porky Pig (voice) (uncredited)
John Deering John Deering ...
Uncle Sam (voice) (uncredited)
John Litel John Litel ...
Patrick Henry (voice) (uncredited)
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Storyline

Porky takes a nap after refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Uncle Sam comes to him in his dreams and explains to him what the Pledge of Allegiance realistically means, and how it honors those who gave their life for the nation. Porky Pig then sees the error of his ways. Written by Mike Konczewski  

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Plot Keywords:

Dream | Uncle Sam | Pledge Of Allegiance | Pioneer | U.S. Constitution  | See more »

Genres:

Animation | Short | Drama | Family | History

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Merrie Melodies: Old Glory See more »

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Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures, Leon Schlesinger Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The title refers to Old Glory, a common nickname for the flag of the United States, bestowed by William Driver, an early nineteenth century American sea captain. See more »

Connections

Featured in Boyz n the Hood (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Battle Cry of Freedom"
(uncredited)
Music by George Frederick Root
Played when Uncle Sam is introduced
Also played when the Constitution is shown See more »