Porky balks at learning the Pledge of Allegiance until Uncle Sam appears to him in a dream and gives him a lesson in American history.Porky balks at learning the Pledge of Allegiance until Uncle Sam appears to him in a dream and gives him a lesson in American history.Porky balks at learning the Pledge of Allegiance until Uncle Sam appears to him in a dream and gives him a lesson in American history.
Tedd Pierce
- Paul Revere
- (voice)
John Deering
- Uncle Sam
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
John Litel
- Patrick Henry
- (archive sound)
- (uncredited)
Shepperd Strudwick
- Paul Revere
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Robert Givens(uncredited)
- Rich Hogan(uncredited)
- Dave Monahan(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe American Pledge of Allegiance in 1939, as shown in the film, is two words shorter than the modern version. The words "under God" were added to the text in 1954, after a bill was signed into law, by 34th U. S. President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, during his first of two terms as U. S. President, on Monday, June 14th, 1954.
- GoofsThe states shown during the "vast movement to the west" sequence omit Georgia as an original state/colony. It appears after the Midwest/Great Lakes region is filled in on the map.
- Quotes
Paul Revere: To arms! To arms! To arms!
- Alternate versionsIn the original release, the end titles were super-imposed over the closing shot of the American flag with the words "The End" instead of the standard "That's All Folks!" In the Blue Ribbon reissue, however, this was replaced with the standard "That's All Folks!" closing (with a fade-to-black on the closing shot of the flag), in addition to the replacement of the original opening titles. The original end title has been restored to the version on the Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Two DVD set.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Boyz n the Hood (1991)
- SoundtracksThe Battle Hymn of the Republic
(uncredited)
Music by William Steffe
Played when Abraham Lincoln is presented
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The Symbolism of the American Flag
With the rise of facism in Europe and war right around the corner, there was a concern in America about the future of Democracy. Hollywood produced a number of films illustrating American History and the importance of democracy.
Chuck Jones had fairly recently become a director and was trying to emulate Disney by using extensive realism in his shorts. An approach that was very contrary to his colleagues. However, that is probably what led him to producing a contribution to the patriotic films that were being produced in 1939. It's been noted as one of the few WB cartoons that was devoid of any gags or humor. Yet, it is one of the greatest that the studio ever produced.
It's a concise overview of American history with an emphasis on the struggles for liberty and freedom; the theme being the importance of reciting The Pledge Of Allegiance as told by Uncle Sam to Porky Pig.
It's a very stirring and patriotic film. The lush visuals and strong orchestra make this a timeless American classic.
Chuck Jones had fairly recently become a director and was trying to emulate Disney by using extensive realism in his shorts. An approach that was very contrary to his colleagues. However, that is probably what led him to producing a contribution to the patriotic films that were being produced in 1939. It's been noted as one of the few WB cartoons that was devoid of any gags or humor. Yet, it is one of the greatest that the studio ever produced.
It's a concise overview of American history with an emphasis on the struggles for liberty and freedom; the theme being the importance of reciting The Pledge Of Allegiance as told by Uncle Sam to Porky Pig.
It's a very stirring and patriotic film. The lush visuals and strong orchestra make this a timeless American classic.
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- Merrie Melodies: Old Glory
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- Runtime9 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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