Jerky Turkey (1945)
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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.
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Top billed cast
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Daws ButlerTurkey (voice)
Bill ThompsonHunting Pilgrim (voice)
Tex AveryHunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice)Leone LeDouxCrying Pilgrim (voice)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · AnimationTheme affinityShort · Turkey · HuntingVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference456744
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Frequently asked questions about Jerky Turkey
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.
How long is Jerky Turkey?
Jerky Turkey has a runtime of 7 minutes.