The Bookworm Turns (1940)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.813 |
Directed By
Hugh Harman
Friz Freleng
Crew
Hugh Harman
Jack Cosgriff
Charles McGirl
Hugh Harman
Friz Freleng
Scott Bradley
TOP CAST
Mel Blanc
Raven / Dr. Jekyll / Giant Bookworm (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Elmquist
Various (voice) (uncredited)
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