Fagin's Freshman (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, Fagin's Freshman is an animation film directed by Cal Dalton, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Momma's singing "Three Little Kittens" with her brood, but Blackie thinks it's for sissies and he'd rather listen to crime dramas on the radio. Momma sends him to bed, where he dreams of venturing out. He sees a sign looking for boys, no experience needed. It's Fagin's school, where he trains boys to steal. The cops raid the place. In the shootout, the phone rings; Fagin answers and passes the message on to a cop: bring home a pound of butter. Blackie dives out a window, gets tangled up in a curtain, and wakes up, tangled in his blanket; he runs downstairs and joins in "Three Little Kittens."
Who’s in it. Fagin's Freshman stars Bill Days as Singer (voice), Margaret Hill-Talbot as Kitten (voice), Robert Winkler as Black the Kitten (voice) and Sara Berner as Mama Cat (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fagin's Freshman 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 Fagin's Freshman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fagin's Freshman tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fagin's Freshman (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fagin's Freshman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fagin's Freshman worth watching?
- Fagin's Freshman holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fagin's Freshman?
- Fagin's Freshman stars Bill Days, Margaret Hill-Talbot, Robert Winkler, Sara Berner and Mel Blanc.
- When was Fagin's Freshman released?
- Fagin's Freshman was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.