Playful Pelican
1948 · 6m · Approved
Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Dick Lundy
Overview
Andy Panda is swabbing the deck of his ship when he comes across a stubborn pelican who refuses to move. When Andy finally does rid himself of the pesky bird, it turns out that particular pelican was an expecting mother whose offspring has now hatched. Feeling bad, Andy does his best to care for the young hatchling.
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