Let's Talk Turkey's primary photo
  • Let's Talk Turkey (1939)
  • Passed
    Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short
Primary photo for Let's Talk Turkey
Let's Talk Turkey (1939)
Passed
Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short

It's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her scowling family, and Abner has no idea how to proceed. The film's narrator has us cut away ...See moreIt's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her scowling family, and Abner has no idea how to proceed. The film's narrator has us cut away to the kitchen of chef Max O. Cullen who demonstrates the proper way to carve the bird, spoon out the stuffing, and lay out the platter. Back to Abner, who's missed Cullen's lesson, so he makes a fine mess. Can this marriage survive? Written by See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Thornton Sargent (story) | Robert Lees (screenplay) | Frederic I. Rinaldo (screenplay) (as Fred Rinaldo)
Cinematographer
John F. Seitz (as John Seitz)
Editor
Philip W. Anderson (as Philip Anderson)
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about Let's Talk Turkey.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 28, 1939

Release date
Oct 28, 1939 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for Let's Talk Turkey.

Cast

+ Add Cast
6 cast members
Name Known for
Max O. Cullen
Self - Turkey Carving Expert (as M.O. Cullen) Self - Turkey Carving Expert (as M.O. Cullen)   See fewer
Tommy Bond
Little Otto (uncredited) Little Otto (uncredited)   See fewer
George Guhl
Abner's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) Abner's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)   See fewer
William Newell
Abner J. Poodlebeam (uncredited) Abner J. Poodlebeam (uncredited)   See fewer
Sally Payne
Abner's Wife (uncredited) Abner's Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Pete Smith
Self - Narrator (uncredited) Self - Narrator (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown