Woody Woodpecker and The Loan Stranger

The Loan Stranger is a 1944 short film from the Woody Woodpecker series, produced by Walter Lantz Productions. It features the mischievous Woody Woodpecker, one of the most iconic cartoon characters of the Golden Age of American animation.
In this short, Woody finds himself in trouble with the law when he falls behind on a mortgage payment. The story revolves around his attempts to evade the bank's efforts to repossess his home, leading to chaotic and comedic moments typical of Woody's antics. The film uses slapstick humor and clever gags, trademarks of Woody Woodpecker cartoons.
Directed by Shamus Culhane, The Loan Stranger is one of many cartoons that portrays Woody as a resourceful, if somewhat troublemaking, character who always finds a way to outwit those around him. This era of Woody Woodpecker films often focused on him getting into - and out of - difficult situations, with fast-paced humor and exaggerated animation.
It’s a good example of the light-hearted and often zany humor that was popular during World War II, providing audiences with some much-needed comic relief.