Little Johnny Jet_
A veteran B-29 propeller plane, struggling to find work after the war, is upset after his wife gives birth to a little jet. When he tries to compete with modern planes in an around-the-world race, Junior comes to his aid. This short is virtually identical in plot terms and other items to One Cab's Family (1952), but this time around, it concerns a family of aeroplanes, and the problems Mom and Pop have with Junior, whose obsession with speed leads him to acquire a jet engine.
Starring
Daws Butler, June Foray
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Little Johnny Jet was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
A veteran B-29 propeller plane, struggling to find work after the war, is upset after his wife gives birth to a little jet. When he tries to compete with mod...
Little Johnny Jet is a Animation, Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 7m.
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What is Little Johnny Jet about?
A veteran B-29 propeller plane, struggling to find work after the war, is upset after his wife gives birth to a little jet. When he tries to compete with modern planes in an around-the-world race, Junior comes to his aid. This short is virtually identical in plot terms and other items to One Cab's Family (1952), but this time around, it concerns a family of aeroplanes, and the problems Mom and Pop have with Junior, whose obsession with speed leads him to acquire a jet engine.
How long is Little Johnny Jet?
Little Johnny Jet has a runtime of 7 minutes (0h 7m).
Who stars in Little Johnny Jet?
The cast of Little Johnny Jet includes Daws Butler, June Foray.
What is the rating of Little Johnny Jet?
Little Johnny Jet has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Animation
Comedy