Movie: Born to Peck

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Mel Blanc
Mel Blanc

Woody Woodpecker's 'Guess Who?' Signature (archive sound)

Grace Stafford
Grace Stafford

Woody's Laugh / Mama & Papa Woodpecker (archive sound)

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    An elderly, suicidal Woody Woodpecker reminisces about his life as a woodpecker, as his ability to peck wood has vanished, leaving his life seemingly without energy.

  • Release Date

    1952-02-25

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    7.286

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    3.6 starts
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