Documentary ·Comedy · United States of America · 1939 · 10m

Let's Talk Turkey

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Director
Felix E. Feist
Cast
Pete Smith as Narrator Max O. Cullen as Turkey Carving Expert William Newell as Abner J. Poodlebeam Sally Payne as Abner's Wife Tommy Bond as Little Otto George Guhl as Abner's father-in-law
Crew
John F. Seitz — Director of Photography Philip W. Anderson — Editor C. Bakaleinikoff — Original Music Composer Robert Lees — Screenplay Frederic I. Rinaldo — Screenplay Thornton Sargent — Story
Synopsis

It's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her scowling family, and Abner has no idea how to proceed. The film's narrator has us cut away to the kitchen of chef M.O. Cullen who demonstrates the proper way to carve the bird, spoon out the stuffing, and lay out the platter. Back to Abner, who's missed Cullen's lesson, so he makes a fine mess. Can this marriage survive?

Mood & Themes
thanksgivingetiquettefood
Key Collaborators
Felix E. Feist Director John F. Seitz Director of Photography Philip W. Anderson Editor C. Bakaleinikoff Original Music Composer Robert Lees Screenplay Frederic I. Rinaldo Screenplay Thornton Sargent Story
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