Porky's Pet Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Porky's Pet.
Porky's Pet Ending Explained: Porky and his pet ostrich, Lulu, get invited to perform on Broadway for $75/week. Directed by Jack King, this 1936 animation film stars Joe Dougherty (Porky Pig (voice)). With a 6.3/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Porky's Pet?
Porky and his pet ostrich, Lulu, get invited to perform on Broadway for $75/week. But first they have to get there, and the train conductor won't let the ostrich board. Porky sneaks her on. She gets loose and eats a sleeping woman's wig, a boy's toy airplane, and a concertina. Porky hides her in a guitar case, but she gets out as the conductor comes by, and they are both thrown off. They enlist a hand cart and a cow to outrun the train.
Jack King's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Joe Dougherty (Porky Pig (voice))'s journey. But first they have to get there, and the train conductor won't let the ostrich board.
How Does Joe Dougherty (Porky Pig (voice))'s Story End?
- Joe Dougherty: Joe Dougherty's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
What Does the Ending of Porky's Pet Mean?
Porky's Pet's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Joe Dougherty may feel rushed. Jack King's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.