Characters & Themes
The Sailor and the Seagull (1949) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1949 · 10 mins · English
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- Directed by
- John Hubley
- Starring
- Daws Butler, John T. Smith
The U.S. Navy released the short film in 1949 to encourage reenlistment. Sailor McGinty complains about his treatment, and a seagull magically frees him for civilian life. He soon discovers that civilian freedom brings less money and fewer benefits, prompting him to eagerly re‑enlist.
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