KOOL Penguins (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1935, KOOL Penguins is an animation film directed by John Walworth, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the oddest animated short advertising films ever made is the 1935 Kool Penguins cartoon, produced for Brown and Williamson, a subsidiary of the British American Tobacco Company. The film tells the story of refugee penguins leaving their home under threat of being skinned to go work in the Kool Cigarette factory in Louisville, Kentucky. They almost instantly adapt to their new factory jobs. On their way across the ocean to the U.S., they notice that New York is feeling down in the dumps under a very ‘happy’ sun. By the end of the cartoon, New York is a happy place to be once again, and to top off the evening’s events, the Statue of Liberty even gets a lesson in coolness.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, KOOL Penguins 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 KOOL Penguins page.
If you liked it. Fans of KOOL Penguins tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch KOOL Penguins (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for KOOL Penguins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is KOOL Penguins worth watching?
- KOOL Penguins holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was KOOL Penguins released?
- KOOL Penguins was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.