Often an Orphan (1949)

Name: Often an Orphan
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 1949-08-12

Running Time

August 12, 1949
Release Date

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Plot.

Abandoned in the country by his old master, Charlie Dog tries to force himself upon farmer Porky Pig, playing upon his sympathies with a histrionic rendition of the horrors of big-city life.

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Cast & Crew.

Mel Blanc

Porky, Charlie Dog, Charlie Dog's Master

Chuck Jones

Director

Edward Selzer

Producer

Carl W. Stalling

Music

Michael Maltese

Writer

Media.

Details.

Release Date
August 12, 1949

Status
Released

Running Time
7m

Wiki.

Often an Orphan is a 1949 cartoon in the Merrie Melodies series. The cartoon was released on August 13, 1949 and stars Charlie Dog and Porky Pig.

The cartoon deals with Charlie trying to get Porky to adopt him after his old owner dumps him at Porky's farm on a trip disguised as a picnic. Charlie instead irritates Porky and the short deals with him trying to get rid of the dog in various ways, but failing each time.