In 1938, the comic strip The Captain and the Kids was adapted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, becoming the studio's first self-produced series of theatrical cartoon short subjects, directed by William Hanna, Bob Allen, and Friz Freleng. The short-lived series was unsuccessful, ending after one year and a total of 15 cartoons. Following that cancellation, Freleng returned to Warner Bros., where he had earlier been an animation director. The Captain was voiced by Billy Bletcher, Mama was voiced by Martha Wentworth, the kids were voiced by Shirley Reid and Jeanne Dunne, and John Silver was voiced by Mel Blanc.

Poultry Pirates (1938)
Directed by Friz Freleng
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1930s Animation, Animal Friendship, Animated Animals, Anthropomorphic Characters, Comical Animal Antics, Mischievous Animals, Pirates, Poultry, Sea Adventure, Seafaring Adventures, Vintage Cartoon
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Poultry Pirates
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