It's Nifty to Be Thrifty

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Director: Seymour Kneitel
Release date: 1944-08-18
Runtime: 8m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Famous Studios

About It's Nifty to Be Thrifty

It's Nifty to Be Thrifty is a 1944 movie in the Animation genre, directed by Seymour Kneitel, starring Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer and Cecil Roy. It has a runtime of 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It's Nifty to Be Thrifty in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In an attempt to prevent his daughter from spending her money needlessly on sweets, Mr. Moppet tells Lulu the story of The Grasshopper and The Ant. Seeing how the grasshopper wasted his money, and could count on no help from the ant, Lulu promises her father that he won't waste her money any more. But the temptation of the local candy store grows too strong, and Lulu buys all of the sweets that she can get hold of in order to "save up for the winter."

Cast

Jackson Beck

Lulu's Father (voice) (uncredited)

Jack Mercer

Ant / Grasshopper (voice) (uncredited)

Cecil Roy

Little Lulu (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

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How long is It's Nifty to Be Thrifty?+

It's Nifty to Be Thrifty has a runtime of 8 minutes (8 minutes).

Who stars in It's Nifty to Be Thrifty?+

It's Nifty to Be Thrifty stars Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer and Cecil Roy.

When did It's Nifty to Be Thrifty come out?+

It's Nifty to Be Thrifty is a 1944 movie directed by Seymour Kneitel.

What genre is It's Nifty to Be Thrifty?+

It's Nifty to Be Thrifty is Animation film.

Who directed It's Nifty to Be Thrifty?+

It's Nifty to Be Thrifty was directed by Seymour Kneitel.