Seal Skinners (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Seal Skinners is an animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A trained seal has escaped from the Jingling Brothers circus; there's a $100,000 reward. Both the Captain and John Silver hear this news, as does the seal. They show up, offering the seal a ride to wherever she wants to go; home to the arctic, as it happens. The Captain wins round one, grabbing the seal while John is engaged in a fight with yet another reward seeker.
Who’s in it. Seal Skinners stars Mel Blanc as John Silver, Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) and Billy Bletcher as Captain (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Seal Skinners has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seal Skinners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seal Skinners tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seal Skinners (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seal Skinners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seal Skinners worth watching?
- Seal Skinners holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seal Skinners?
- Seal Skinners stars Mel Blanc and Billy Bletcher.
- When was Seal Skinners released?
- Seal Skinners was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.