You Ought to Be in Pictures

Name: You Ought to Be in Pictures
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 1940
Rating: 75.5
Cast: Mel Blanc, Leon Schlesinger, Henry Binder, Gerry Chiniquy, Robert Clampett

1940·Movie

10min

Ratings

75/100

My ScoreNot Rated

7.6

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About

Daffy Duck convinces Porky Pig to quit the cartoon biz and try his luck in the features. Porky's adventures begin when he tries to enter the studio.

DNA

Genres: Romantic Drama Showbiz
Mood: SentimentalHeartwarmingCharmingNostalgicRomantic
Themes: Love TriangleShow BusinessAmbition Vs. Family
Plot: Self-DiscoveryHollywood DreamsStruggling ScreenwriterFamily TensionBreaking Into The Industry
Pacing: LeisurelyEpisodicProgressive
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Witty BanterPoetic Language
Character Types: Reluctant HeroDreamerLove InterestCaregiver
Humor: WordplayPlayful TeasingSarcasm
Time: 1940s
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban NeighborhoodHollywood Studio
Cinematic Style: Long TakesBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesHollywood Glamour

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Friz Freleng

Produced by:

Leon Schlesinger

Composed by:

Carl W. Stalling

Cast

Mel Blanc

Porky Pig / Daffy Duck / Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)

Leon Schlesinger

Self

Gerry Chiniquy

Movie Director (uncredited)

Robert Clampett

Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)

Chuck Jones

Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)

Michael Maltese

Studio Guard (uncredited)

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