A Case of Spring Fever (1940)

Name: A Case of Spring Fever
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Released: 1940-02-03

Running Time

Plot.

Advertising short for Chevrolet combining live action and animation. The film relates the story of Gilbert Willoughby, who, exasperated by his stubborn boxspring mattress, imprudently wishes for the disappearance of springs. Coily, the animated spring sprite, grants his wish, and Gilbert is bedeviled by once-familar appliances that no longer function. Apologizing to Coily, Gilbert acknowledges the contribution of springs to daily life, especially in the Chevrolet.

Where to Watch.

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Cast & Crew.

Pinto Colvig

Coily (voice)

Edward Nugent

Golfer

Jam Handy

Producer

James Tyer

Animation / Director

Frank Goldman

Director

Details.

Release Date
February 3, 1940

Status
Released

Running Time
8m

Content Rating
NR

Genres
Documentary Animation

Last updated: 2025-02-11

This Movie Is About.

educational

short

Wiki.

A Case of Spring Fever is a 1940 American short industrial film produced by the Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet. The black-and-white film is partially animated, partially live-action. It follows the story of Gilbert, a man whose wish that he never sees a spring again is granted by Coily the Spring Sprite, who makes springs vanish.