Momma parrot is teaching her young-uns to say "Polly want a cracker" but little Peter doesn't want a cracker, he wants to be a sailor like dad. Mom tells him what a no-account his dad really was, setting sail for Hawaii ("no, Maw, it was Catalina") right after the kids were born. Peter is unswayed, and takes off. He turns a barrel into a boat, and crews it with an annoyingly talkative duckling, then sets sail on a lake. They get caught in a thunderstorm (the duck loves it). Peter calls for help and momma comes running, but the duck has already saved him. But he still wants to be a sailor.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →I Wanna Be a Sailor has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1937. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Elvia Allman
Mama (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Gabby Duckling (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Papa Parrot (voice) (uncredited)
Robert Winkler
Peter Parrot (voice) (uncredited)
Bernice Hansen
Patrick Parrot / Patricia Parrot (voice) (uncredited)
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