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One Bad Egg
The hero of the story, Gyuszi Ádám, the Jómadár, a lawyer's clerk in Pest, returns home to his parents in Kőhegy, and disrupts the stale, uneventful life of the small town with his mere appearance. He decides to revive his father's dying law firm and marry his 23-year-old sister, who is rapidly approaching the age of the "fair maiden". He successfully carries out his plans, tidies up the office and marries Sárika to their neighbour, with whom she has been hopelessly in love since she was a little girl. But in the meantime, she too falls into the trap of love...
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Plot Summary
A young bird is hatching from its egg and causes a ruckus in its nest. The bird tries to fly but fails, leading to a series of comical mishaps. It eventually learns to fly and leaves the nest.
Critical Reception
As a short animated film from 1943, "One Bad Egg" is generally viewed as a charming and humorous piece of animation history. It is appreciated for its early animation techniques and lighthearted entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its early animation and comedic timing.
Seen as a simple yet entertaining short for its era.
Appreciated for its whimsical portrayal of a young bird's antics.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short film from 1943 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This short was produced by the Terrytoons studio, known for its animated characters like Mighty Mouse and Heckle and Jeckle.
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