Paul J. Smith

The Flying Turtle

Paul J. Smith

In this entry in Universal-International's "Foolish Fable" series (U-I production number 8327), Herman the Turtle's only ambition is to be able to fly. He reads articles on the subject and also enrolls in Madam Bluejay's Flying School, all of which leads to failure. He pays an eagle to give him flying lessons but the eagle drops him in the ocean and kills him. But Herman goes to Turtle Heaven where he is given a pair of wings and flies to his content. The "Be careful what you wish for" moral goes unstated.

Niagara Fools

Paul J. Smith

Bob Johnson, Grace Stafford

Woody Woodpecker visits Niagara Falls---on the Canadian and American side both, according to some viewers---and asks about going over the famous falls in a barrel which the guard tells him it is forbidden, which immediately makes Woody decide to do it, anyway. Woody uses everything BUT a ladder in his attempts, and the guard prevents him going over several times, but the guard winds up in a barrel and goes over himself. Woody, dressed as a policeman, is awaiting him at the bottom to give him a ticket for breaking the law.

Square Shootin' Square

Paul J. Smith

Dal McKennon, Grace Stafford

A western bank robber makes a getaway and hides his loot in a tree. Woody Woodpecker pops out of the tree with the bag containing the money. Woody takes off with the robber in close pursuit. The chase leads back to the town where the robber makes many attempts to retrieve the bag but is always outsmarted by Woody. A posse arrives on the scene and Woody delivers both the robber and the loot into the sheriff's hands.

The Unbearable Salesman

Paul J. Smith

Grace Stafford, June Foray

Woody is a salesman, trying to unload his wares on a hibernating (and reasonably irritated) bear.

Helter Shelter

Paul J. Smith

Grace Stafford

After a dog destroys a couple of Woody's houses, Woody finds warmth from the rainstorm in the same house that the dog lives in. Hijinx ensue.

Fodder and Son

Paul J. Smith

Daws Butler, Grace Stafford

Woody goes to Yellowstone National Park, where he encounters a bear who does anything to get food from people.

Pig in a Pickle

Paul J. Smith

Dal McKennon, Grace Stafford

Milford, the family pig, is being given a birthday party, on the farm, by Maw and Paw and all the kids, but he is kidnapped by one of the 39 Boomer Brothers on the neighboring farm, who want to make bar-b-que out of Milford. Maw and Paw set out to rescue Milford, but they are thwarted by the red-bearded brothers. But victory finally comes and Milford comes home to celebrate his birthday.

Hot Noon or 12 O'Clock for Sure

Paul J. Smith

Dal McKennon, Grace Stafford

Woody Woodpecker is the small town sheriff who must face the feared gunslinger Buzz Buzzard.

Chilly Willy

Paul J. Smith

A schooner anchors at the South Pole, and the skipper goes ashore and leaves the ship's mascot, a St. Bernard dog, to stand watch and guard the ship. A small penguin, Chilly Willy (the only penguin not equipped for cold weather...anywhere), sees the ship and tries to get warm by its stove. The watchdog attempts to get rid of him, but Willy manages to get the dog drunk from the rum in its own cask. The captain returns to find Willy saving the ship from sinking, while the dog is found sleeping it off. Willy is made mascot and the dog is tossed in the ship's brig.

Witch Crafty

Paul J. Smith

Grace Stafford

A witch's broom breaks right outside of the broom factory where Woody just happens to be working. Unfortunately for her she doesn't have the 50 cents needed to purchase a new handle.

Misguided Missile

Paul J. Smith

Grace Stafford, Dal McKennon

Woody is hungry and needs food. And to get food, you need money. And to get money, you need a job. So he applies to be an insurance salesman and attempts to sell insurance to Dooley.

Mississippi Slow Boat

Paul J. Smith

Dal McKennon

A crook on a steamboat tries to outwit Inspector Willoughby.

Bunco Busters

Paul J. Smith

Dal McKennon, Grace Stafford

A member of the Bunco squad introduces the Case of the Gullible Woodpecker. It seems that Woody wins a pot full of dough that con man Buzz Buzzard notices and sets his sights on stealing. He leads Woody on a phony treasure hunt on Cataloni Island where all the materials Woody needs to continue the hunt (treasure maps, fire extinguishers, toll bridges, etc.) cost him a bundle.

Real Gone Woody

Paul J. Smith

Woody invites Winnie Woodpecker to a sock hop, but some other bird wants to be with her too, and they fight over her.

Hi-Seas Hi-Jacker

Paul J. Smith

One-Eyed Jack, great-great-grandson of that notorious pirate, Black Jack, hijacks a battleship, but he then has to face that internationally-famous detective, Inspector Willoughby in a battle of wits. Hopping into his outboard motorboat, he puts One-Eyed Jack under arrest, but One-Eyed Jack promptly sinks him and his boat with pistol fire. One-Eyed Jack laughs, but Willoughby arrests him again from the conning tower of a submarine.

Box Car Bandit

Paul J. Smith

Dal McKennon, Grace Stafford

A bandit and his horse (a bigger crook than the bandit) find out that a big shipment of gold bullion is being shipped by train, so they make immediate plans to hijack it. But, Woody Woodpecker is the guard in the baggage car, and foils all their attempts to steal it, and soon horse and rider are in the jail-house.