The Reckless Driver

Genres

AnimationComedy

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Driving down a U.S. highway, Woody Woodpecker passes a billboard which reminds him that he should renew his driver's license. He heads to the Department of Motor Vehicles and asks Officer Wally Walrus, who takes an immediate dislike to Woody, to give him the test. He puts Woody through the eye test, the reflex test, and the fingerprint test...with Woody constantly making short work of the walrus' patience.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

26 August 1946

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mel Blanc

Woody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound)

Hans Conried

Wally Walrus (archive sound)

Ben Hardaway

Woody Woodpecker (voice)

Jack Mather

Wally Walrus (archive sound)

Will Wright

Wally Walrus (voice)

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