Born to Peck

Born to Peck

Born to Peck

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Born to Peck

1952

0h 6m

7.3(7 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Overview

An elderly, suicidal Woody Woodpecker reminisces about his life as a woodpecker, as his ability to peck wood has vanished, leaving his life seemingly without energy.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Walter Lantz Productions

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Mel Blanc

Woody Woodpecker's 'Guess Who?' Signature (archive sound)

Mel Blanc

Acting

Grace Stafford

Woody's Laugh / Mama & Papa Woodpecker (archive sound)

Grace Stafford

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