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The Reckless Driver
Genres
AnimationComedy
Overview
Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody Woodpecker passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his driver's license. He heads to the Department of Motor Vehicles and asks Officer Wally Walrus, who takes an immediate dislike to Woody, to give him the test. He puts Woody through the eye test, the reflex test, and the fingerprint test...with Woody constantly making short work of the walrus' patience.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
6 min
Release Date
1946-08-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
7.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mel Blanc
Woody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound)
Hans Conried
Wally Walrus (archive sound)
Ben Hardaway
Woody Woodpecker (voice)
Jack Mather
Wally Walrus (archive sound)
Will Wright
Wally Walrus (voice)
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