IMDb > The Shell Shocked Egg (1948)

The Shell Shocked Egg (1948) More at IMDbPro »

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   26 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 2% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Robert McKimson
Writer:
Warren Foster (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Shell Shocked Egg on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
10 July 1948 (USA) more
Genre:
Animation | Family | Short | Comedy more
Plot:
A mother turtle, naming her four eggs Tom, Dick, Harry, and Clem, buries the eggs while she obtains a sunlamp to heat her offspring into hatching... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
User Comments:
Looney Tunes meets "Traffic" and "Syriana" more (1 total)

Cast

  (in alphabetical order)

Mel Blanc ... Mama Turtle, Tom, Dick, Harry, Clem, Dog (voice) (uncredited)
Create a character page for: ?

Directed by
Robert McKimson 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Warren Foster  writer

Produced by
Edward Selzer .... producer (uncredited)
 
Film Editing by
Treg Brown (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Treg Brown .... sound effects editor (uncredited)
 
Animation Department
Izzy Ellis .... animator
Manny Gould .... animator
Charles McKimson .... animator
Richard H. Thomas .... background artist
Cornett Wood .... layout artist
 
Music Department
Carl W. Stalling .... musical director (as Carl Stalling)
Milt Franklyn .... orchestrator (uncredited)
 

Production CompaniesDistributors
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents
Runtime:
7 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Soundtrack:
Billy Boy more

FAQ

Which series is this from: Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies?
more

User Comments

   (Comment on this title)
Looney Tunes meets "Traffic" and "Syriana", 14 December 2008
7/10
Author: Lee Eisenberg (eisenberg.lee@gmail.com) from Portland, Oregon, USA

What I mean when I associate "The Shell Shocked Egg" with movies like "Traffic" and "Syriana" takes some explaining. Robert McKimson's cartoon - stripped of its opening credits in the Blue Ribbon reissue - portrays two stories, linked by something, and they eventually collide. The aforementioned movies each depict several different stories occurring, all with a common bond. Other such films include "Crash", "Babel" and "Even Money". Needless to say, these movies approach the idea much grimmer.

OK, I probably went too far in my analysis. I'm sure that McKimson intended the cartoon as pure entertainment, and it certainly entertains. While the plot is very similar to Frank Tashlin's "Booby Hatched", there's still some pretty funny stuff here. Especially the singing brothers! I recommend it, and I can't understand what some reviewers have against Robert McKimson.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (1 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Shell Shocked Egg (1948)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Booby Hatched Chicken Run Mother Pluto Golden Eggs The Farmer and the Belle
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits IMDb Animation section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.