Shinbone Alley 54 years old

It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults

Shinbone Alley

Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.

Credits

Shinbone Alley Cast

Name Character
John Carradine He was 64, 82 years old when he died as Tyrone T. Tattersall
Hal Smith He was 53, 77 years old when he died as Freddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Eddie Bracken He was 55, 87 years old when he died as Archy
Carol Channing She was 49, 97 years old when she died as Mehitabel
Alan Reed He was 62, 69 years old when he died as Big Bill

Shinbone Alley Crew

Name Department
John Bruno as Animation. He was 29 (13) years old when He died Visual Effects
Warner E. Leighton as Editor. He was 39 (74) years old when He died Editing
Mel Brooks as Author. He was 43 (now 98) years old Writing
John Wilson as Director. Directing
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Shinbone Alley (54 years)

It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults

  • Release day: Friday, June 26, 1970
  • Runtime: 85 minutes