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Mr. Bug Goes to Town

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In a vacant lot in the middle of Manhattan, a thriving insect metropolis mimics the urban bustle surrounding it. While an impending human construction project imperils the insect city, a power struggle develops between upstanding grasshopper Hoppity and corrupt business owner C. Bagley Beetle, who both love the beautiful bee, Honey. A pair of humans -- struggling songwriter Dick and his faithful wife, Mary -- soon become unwitting pawns in the insects' fight for their home.

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James Agee TIME Magazine 02/27/2018
Mr. Bug gives an entertaining insect's-eye-view of Manhattan and its "human ones." Its color and atmosphere are first-rate; it is in good taste, and not overdone. Go to Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat 02/04/2011
1.5/5
A bizarre mess that fails at every imaginable level. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/14/2005
2/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette 07/10/2004
4/5
Andy Klein New Times 05/29/2004
3/5
Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) 12/10/2003
4/5
Pleasant animated feature, but not up to the Fleischers' best. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Noe G @RT06896914 Jan 24 Mr. Bug goes to town was my favorite animated film from the 1940s, It had an amazing story classic animation and generosity characters. And my rating is a 10/10 See more 02/19/2021 It was so batshit at the end, but still a nice movie. See more 05/04/2018 the movie is a very good movie from my childhood,what else to say See more 08/20/2016 I love the human movement animation and watercolor background.. The fly stills the show and heart of the viewers.. Very good pioneer film. See more 06/14/2015 I give it two thumbs up See more 05/08/2013 I love this movie! It had a great story, fantastic animation, fantastic and lovable characters and great songs and music! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Dave Fleischer

Director

Kenny Gardner

Dick

Gwen Williams

Mary

Jack Mercer

Mr. Bumble

Tedd Pierce

C. Bagley Beetle

Carl Meyer

Smack

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Synopsis In a vacant lot in the middle of Manhattan, a thriving insect metropolis mimics the urban bustle surrounding it. While an impending human construction project imperils the insect city, a power struggle develops between upstanding grasshopper Hoppity and corrupt business owner C. Bagley Beetle, who both love the beautiful bee, Honey. A pair of humans -- struggling songwriter Dick and his faithful wife, Mary -- soon become unwitting pawns in the insects' fight for their home.
Director
Dave Fleischer
Producer
Max Fleischer
Production Co
Fleischer Studios
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 9, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 21, 2019
Runtime
1h 17m
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