Mr. Bug Goes to Town

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Mr. Bug Goes to Town

"Boy, Oh Boy! Here's Music, Laughter, Love and Joy!"

1941

1h 18m

6.3(37 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Family

Overview

The happy tranquility of Bugville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Kenny Gardner

Dick (voice)

Gwen Williams

Mary (voice)

Jack Mercer

Mr. Bumble / Swat (voice)

Tedd Pierce

C. Bagley Beetle (voice)

Carl Meyer

Smack (voice)

Stan Freed

Hoppity (voice)

Pauline Loth

Honey (Voice)

Pinto Colvig

Mr. Creeper (voice) (uncredited)

Margie Hines

Mrs. Ladybug (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

Buzz (voice) (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Dave Fleischer
Written by: Dan Gordon
Dave Fleischer
Produced by: Max Fleischer

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