A Star Is Hatched (1938)
Emily the chicken lives in Hickville but dreams of Hollywood. Her chance comes when director J. Megga-Phone happens to drive past and gives her his card.
Top billed cast
Sara BernerEmily (voice) (uncredited)
Mel BlancDirector Yelling 'Cut' (voice) (uncredited)
Bernice HansenBaby Chick (voice) (uncredited)
Tedd PierceJ. Megga Phone / W.C. Fields / Movie Star Guide (voice) (uncredited)
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