The Beach Nut(1944)
A crowd gathers at the beach to witness vacationer Wally Walrus thrashing Woody Woodpecker. Wally explains, in flashback, why he is trying to rid himself of Woody.
Movie: The Beach Nut
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Woody Woodpecker (voice)
Woody Woodpecker (voice)
Wally Walrus (voice)
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A crowd gathers at the beach to witness vacationer Wally Walrus thrashing Woody Woodpecker. Wally explains, in flashback, why he is trying to rid himself of Woody.
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1944-10-15
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