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Pete Hothead (1952)

Movie ★ 8.0 7 min

Animation

This UPA cartoon introduces a new character, Pete Hothead, a feisty little man with a violent temper. Pete Hothead was featured in only one other cartoon. In this one he receives a parrot from a store rather than the radio he ordered. In his attempts to exchange the parrot for a radio, he cause much havoc, disruptions and chaos in the store. He finally gets his radio, but then decides he'd rather have a television set.

Pete Burness Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 24, 1952
Runtime
7 min
IMDb
tt0151951
Language
Studio
United Productions of America

Cast

Jerry Hausner Jerry Hausner Pete Hothead (voice) Jim Backus Jim Backus Lavery the Floorwalker/Mailman (uncredited) Marian Richman Marian Richman Wife/Singing Student/Clerk/Elevator Voice (uncredited) Bill Scott Bill Scott Marmaduke the Parrot/B.J. Bendover (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pete Hothead about?
This UPA cartoon introduces a new character, Pete Hothead, a feisty little man with a violent temper. Pete Hothead was featured in only one other cartoon. In this one he receives a parrot from a store rather than the radio he ordered. In his attempts to exchange the parrot for a radio, he cause much havoc, disruptions and chaos in the store. He finally gets his radio, but then decides he'd rather have a television set.
Who directed Pete Hothead?
Pete Hothead was directed by Pete Burness.
Who stars in Pete Hothead?
Pete Hothead stars Jerry Hausner, Jim Backus, Marian Richman, Bill Scott.
When was Pete Hothead released?
Pete Hothead is a 1952 animation film.
Where can I watch Pete Hothead?
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