The Bookworm Turns(1940)
The Bookworm Turns Synopsis
Poe's raven, not feeling well, goes in search of a doctor, and in a nearby book finds Dr. Jekyll. The doctor offers to transfer the bookworm's brain to the raven.
The Bookworm Turns (1940) is a animation and comedy film directed by Hugh Harman, released on July 20, 1940 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Mel Blanc and Frank Elmquist. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugh Harman
- Writers:
- Jack Cosgriff, Charles McGirl
- Producers:
- Hugh Harman
- Production:
- Hugh Harman Productions, MGM Cartoon Studio
- Status:
- Released
The Bookworm Turns Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Blanc
as Raven / Dr. Jekyll / Giant Bookworm (voice) (uncredited)
- Frank Elmquist
Frank Elmquist
as Various (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Hugh Harman, written by Jack Cosgriff and Charles McGirl, produced by Hugh Harman.
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The Bookworm Turns Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Bookworm Turns – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Bookworm Turns?
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The main cast of The Bookworm Turns (1940) includes Mel Blanc and Frank Elmquist. The film was directed by Hugh Harman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bookworm Turns released?
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The Bookworm Turns was released on July 20, 1940 and runs for 9m.
Is The Bookworm Turns worth watching?
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The Bookworm Turns (1940) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.