The Reckless Driver (1946)

Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his drivers' license. He heads to the department of motor vehicles and asks Officer Wally Walrus... See full summary »

Director:

Shamus Culhane

Writers:

Ben Hardaway, Milt Schaffer

Stars:

Mel Blanc, William Demarest, Ben Hardaway

Cast

Uncredited cast:
Mel Blanc	...	Woody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound) (uncredited)
William Demarest	...	Wally Walrus (voice) (uncredited)
Ben Hardaway	...	Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

Storyline

Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his drivers' 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. Finally, he puts him through the driving test with the bird converting his car into a rocket zooming around the office driving Wally berserk. At this point, Woody exclaims, "Say. I've changed my mind. I want a pilot's license!"

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Plot Keywords:

test | walrus | highway | driver's license | automobile | 

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Genres:

Animation | Family | Short | Comedy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 August 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

Motorista Desleixado

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walter Lantz Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

7 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "I broke my little hand" vocal effects were previously used in Woody Dines Out.

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