Christopher Crumpet

Christopher Crumpet

June 25, 1953 Theatrical Series Jolly Frolics

Studio
UPA Productions
Distributor
Columbia Pictures

Synopsis

Christopher Crumpet's father has a dilemma: his son wants a rocket- a REAL rocket- and if Christopher doesn't get his way, he turns into a chicken. When Crumpet's creepy co-worker, Bilgewater, tries to use Christopher's "talent" to win a bet, he fails miserably.

"Either you get him what he wants or you got a chicken for a son."

Characters

Christopher Crumpet, Mother, Father, Bilgewater, T.J. Tailgate

Credits

Directing

Director
Robert Cannon (as Bobe Cannon)

Producing

Producer
John Hubley
Executive Producer
Stephen Bosustow

Writing

Writer
T. Hee, Robert Cannon

Music

Music
George Bruns

Animation

Animator
Bill Melendez, Frank Smith, Tom McDonald

Art Department

Design
T. Hee

Production Management

Production Manager
Herbert Klynn

Crew

Color
Jules Engel

Production notes

Excluding the opening and closing framing sequences, the entire cartoon is in black and white save for Christopher's hair, which is bright red.

Awards

Academy Award Nominee, Best Short Subject (Cartoon), 1954