Horton Hatches the Egg (film)

Horton Hatches the Egg is an American animated short film based on the book by Dr. Seuss, by Leon Schlesinger Productions in 1942, released as part of Warner Bros.' Merrie Melodies series. The short, which in contrast to the original children's book, was more adult-oriented and was directed by Bob Clampett. Horton was voiced by Kent Rogers along with Peter Lorre as Fish, Sara Berner voiced Mayzie and the Elephant-Bird, Frank Graham narrated, and Mel Blanc performed most of the other voices.