28 Mar 1964
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
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Billy Bletcher Big Bad Wolf (voice) (uncredited)
Dorothy Compton Fifer Pig (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Moder Fiddler Pig (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig Practical Pig (voice) (uncredited)
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