Cracked Ice

Cracked Ice

September 10, 1938 Theatrical Series Merrie Melodies

Studio
A Vitaphone Production
Distributor
Warner Bros.

Synopsis

W.C. Squeals, a pig who talks like W.C. Fields, wins an ice skating tournament after many crazy stunts. He tries to get at a St. Bernard rescue dog's gin supply. This leads to a variety of riotous escapades.

Characters

W.C. Squeals, St. Bernard Dog, Russian Dogs, Drowning Bird, Drunk Fish, Skating Judge

Credits

Directing

Director
Frank Tashlin

Producing

Producer
Leon Schlesinger

Writing

Writer
Jack Miller

Voices

Voice
Mel Blanc (Russian Dogs, Drowning Bird, Drunk Fish, Skating Judge)

Music

Music
Carl W. Stalling

Animation

Animator
Robert McKimson (as Bob McKimson)

Production notes

Shares some gags with "Dog Daze."

There are humorous references to "Gone With The Wind" and Charlie McCarthy.

Songs include: "Blue Danube" (Strauss), Chorus; "Russian Dance" (Tchaikovsky); "Little Brown Jug"; "Little Dog Gone."

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