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Horton Hatches the Egg is a ten-minute animated short film based on the book by Dr. Seuss, by Leon Schlesinger Productions in 1942, released as part of Warner Bros.' Merrie Melodies series. The short, which in contrast to the original children's book, was more adult-oriented and was directed by Bob Clampett. Horton was voiced by Kent Rogers along with the Peter Lorre fish, Sara Berner voiced Mayzie and the elephant bird, Frank Graham narrated, and Mel Blanc performed most of the other voices.
Original Release
04/11/1942
US Release
04/11/1942
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robert Clampett | Various |
Frank Graham | Narrator |
Kent Rogers | Horton / Peter Lorre Fish |
Sara Berner | Maysie / Baby |
Mel Blanc | Mouse / Hunters / Audience Member |
Directors
Writers
Dr. Seuss, Michael Maltese, Rich Hogan
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robert Clampett | Various |
Frank Graham | Narrator |
Kent Rogers | Horton / Peter Lorre Fish |
Sara Berner | Maysie / Baby |
Mel Blanc | Mouse / Hunters / Audience Member |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Henry Binder | Producer |
Leon Schlesinger | Producer |