Backwoods Bunny is a 1959 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon, directed by Robert McKimson and written by Tedd Pierce.[1] The short was released on June 13, 1959, and stars Bugs Bunny.[2][3]
| Backwoods Bunny | |
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| Directed by | Robert McKimson |
| Story by | Tedd Pierce |
| Produced by | John W. Burton |
| Starring | Mel Blanc Daws Butler (uncredited) |
| Edited by | Treg Brown |
| Music by | Milt Franklyn |
| Animation by | Warren Batchelder Tom Ray George Grandpré Ted Bonnicksen |
| Layouts by | Robert Gribbroek |
| Backgrounds by | William Butler |
| Color process | Technicolor |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 7 min |
| Language | English |
Plot
editBugs Bunny embarks on a vacation in the rustic setting of the Ozarks, encountering a simple abode perched atop a tall tree inhabited by a rural buzzard named Elvis and his Pa. Upon spotting Bugs, Elvis attempts to entice him with a carrot, but Bugs cleverly outwits him by utilizing a water hose disguised as his hand. This leads to a comical exchange where Bugs manipulates the water flow, causing Elvis to inadvertently launch himself between trees until he falls to the ground.
Subsequently, Elvis, now armed with a rifle, mistakenly believes Bugs to be a threat and attempts to shoot him, only to miss. Further antics ensue as Bugs deceives Elvis by masquerading as a female hillbilly, leading to a brief moment of confusion before Elvis realizes the ruse and resumes his pursuit of Bugs.
A confrontation unfolds as Elvis tries to coerce Bugs out of his rabbit hole with threats of gunfire. Bugs ingeniously redirects Elvis's attention to his father, who is lounging nearby. In a misguided attempt to comply with Elvis's demand, the father buzzard becomes the unintended target of Elvis's gunfire, as Bugs orchestrates a series of comedic mishaps.
The scene culminates in a surreal sequence where Bugs, clad in golf attire, serenades the chaos to the tune of "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" punctuated by gunfire-induced interruptions.
Music
edit- "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover", (uncredited). Music by Harry M. Woods, Lyrics by Mort Dixon
- "Arkansas Traveler", (uncredited). Music by Sanford Faulkner
- "Oh, You Beautiful Doll", (uncredited). Music by Nat Ayer
References
edit- ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 316. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
- ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 60–62. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ McCall, Douglas L. (2015). Film Cartoons: A Guide to 20th Century American Animated Features and Shorts. McFarland. p. 93. ISBN 9781476609669.
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