The Weakly Reporter

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The Weakly Reporter

1944

0h 7m

5.6(10 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Overview

A newsreel spoof with WWII homefront gags, including rationing, air raid drills and women filling in men's jobs.

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Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Bea Benaderet

Lady Buying Steak, Saleslady, Narrator, Cabbie, Lady with Bottle

Acting

Mel Blanc

Cop, Man Sharing Car Parts, Meat Department Clerk, Robber, Politician

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