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A Knight for a Day

A Knight for a Day

Goofy jousts for the hand of Penelope, as well as the championship.

19466.50h 7m

Overview

By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.

Directed by Jack Hannah
Written by Bill Peet
Produced by Walt Disney
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Top Cast

Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvig

Goofy (voice) (uncredited)

Billy Bletcher

Billy Bletcher

Narrator (voice)

June Foray

June Foray

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Arch Denison

Jack Mather

Jack Mather

Themes & Keywords

short film

About A Knight for a Day

A Knight for a Day is a animation, comedy film released in 1946 exploring themes of short film. Directed by Jack Hannah, it stars Pinto Colvig, Billy Bletcher, June Foray. By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.

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