Albert in Blunderland (1950): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1950, Albert in Blunderland is an animation film directed by George Gordon, running about 9 minutes. “A Patriotic Animated Cartoon” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Albert, an auto mechanic is listening to a radio broadcast about a society based on the "coordinated cooperation of ants". He becomes excited about the idea, and becomes a little careless. The hood of the car, crashes down on his head, knocking him out cold. While unconcious, he dreams about being a worker among ants in the state-controlled nation of Antrolia. At first he is enthusiastic, but soon becomes disenchanted. When he threatens to strike, the soldier ants drag him before a firing squad. Just as he is being executed, he wakes up. He jumps into the car, races to the radio station and assaults the speaker, who is still extolling the virtures of state-planning boards and a controlled, planned economy. The speech, on red paper, flies into the air, as the mechanic grabs the microphone to give the audience "the real low-down on them ants".

Who’s in it. Albert in Blunderland stars Daws Butler as Albert / Movie Narrator (voice) and Frank Graham as Planning Board Ant / Ant Guards (voice).

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Albert in Blunderland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Albert in Blunderland tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.