I Wish I Had Wings

I Wish I Had Wings tells the story of an expectant father rooster who seeks the help of a doctor stork. The stork arrives with a basket of chicks, including one little black chick that struggles to get food. The film features musical elements and highlights themes of belonging and adventure.

In this short film, the little black chick eventually improvises a pair of wings and takes flight, only to face the dangers posed by a mean scarecrow. The combination of comedy, animation, and music makes this film a representation of early 1930s animation that collectors may appreciate. As part of the Harman-Ising Productions and Leon Schlesinger Productions, it holds a place in the history of animated storytelling during the early sound era.