Shinbone Alley (1970)
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It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
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Carol ChanningMehitabel
Eddie BrackenArchy
Alan ReedBig Bill
John CarradineTyrone T. Tattersall
Hal SmithFreddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Joan GerberPenelope the Fat Cat / Ladybugs of the Evening (voice)Sal DelanoBeatnik Spider (voice)
Ken SansomRosie the Cat (voice)
Byron KaneNewspaperman (voice)Keywords
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What is Shinbone Alley about?
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
How long is Shinbone Alley?
Shinbone Alley has a runtime of 85 minutes.