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Released
1938 · FILM

The Major Lied 'Til Dawn

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Written by
Runtime
7 min
Animation

Synopsis

The film opens with a big game hunter recounting stories of hunting in the African jungle to a young boy, depicted as a caricature of child star Freddie Bartholomew. He tells the boy about a specific day spent hunting, during which he receives assistance from local African natives in capturing animals, leading to some unexpected outcomes. The film features several visual gags, including an elephant who appears unable to remember a task he was assigned, and a scene where the game hunter rides an elephant, shifting gears like an automobile in order to ascend a steep hill.

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Principal cast & crew: 10

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