Monday Morning Maybe

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Hemo the Magnificent

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1957 | 54 min | Animation, Family

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for families and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Lively and easy to follow, at 54 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).

Professor Frank Baxter and some animated friends answer questions about blood. what makes it red? Why do little animals' hearts beat so quickly? And so much more.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William T. Hurtz, Frank Capra

  • Frank BaxterHimself
  • Richard CarlsonMr. Fiction Writer
  • Mel BlancSquirrel / Turtle / Alligator / Rabbit (voice)
  • Sterling HollowayLab assistant
  • Marvin MillerHemo / Professor Anatomy