The Egg Collector (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1940, The Egg Collector is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Sniffles the mouse and his friend the Bookworm decide to take up egg collecting, setting their eyes upon a big barn owl egg. But the big barn owl isn't so hot on the idea.
Who’s in it. The Egg Collector stars Mel Blanc as Owl (voice) (uncredited), Margaret Hill-Talbot as Sniffles / All Other Mice (voice) (uncredited) and Gay Seabrook as Various (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Egg Collector has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Egg Collector page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Egg Collector tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Egg Collector (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Egg Collector change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Egg Collector worth watching?
- The Egg Collector holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Egg Collector?
- The Egg Collector stars Mel Blanc, Margaret Hill-Talbot and Gay Seabrook.
- When was The Egg Collector released?
- The Egg Collector was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.