Motor Mania

1950 0h 7m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 56

AnimationFamilyComedy

Synopsis

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Mild-mannered average guy Mr. Walker (Goofy) turns into violent Mr. Wheeler when he starts driving. Back on his feet, Mr. Walker finds it nearly impossible to cross the street.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John McLeish
Narrator (voice)
Pinto Colvig
Goofy (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jack Kinney
Writers: Dick Kinney, Milt Schaffer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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76 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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John McLeish and Pinto Colvig carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0042750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jack Kinney directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
276 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4John McLeish and Pinto Colvig carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0042750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 7 min · 0h 7m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Motor Mania (1950)

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What people are saying

CinemaSerf2024-05-25
★ 7/10
"Mr Walker" ("Goofy" in a suit and tie) is a man of "average" intelligence who considerately avoids stepping on an ant as he walks to his garage to head to work in the morning. Thing is, once he gets the engine on it all goes to his head and he becomes the maniacal "Mr. Wheeler" in traditional "Jekyll & Hyde" fashion. Unfortunately for him, everyone else using the road takes the same thoughtless and aggressive approach to their journeys and soon accidents and pile-ups accrue. It's quite a clever look at just how silly the whole concept of getting there ten seconds earlier is; of getting there momentarily before a colleague, finding that elusive parking space or of not caring a jot for other road (or kerb) users. A concept turned on it's head when our driver reverts to pedestrian status and briefly and fearsomely appreciates the selfishness of motorists. Might he learn? What do you think...? Maybe patience is a virtue?

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