You Ought to Be in Pictures(1940)
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.
Movie: You Ought to Be in Pictures
Top 8 Billed Cast
Porky Pig / Daffy Duck / Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Self
Movie Director (uncredited)
Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
Studio Guard (uncredited)
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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.
Release Date
1940-05-18
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7.5
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