Beanstalk Bunny
1955 short film by Chuck Jones
| Beanstalk Bunny | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles M. Jones |
| Story by | Michael Maltese |
| Produced by | Edward Selzer |
| Starring | Mel Blanc Arthur Q. Bryan (uncredited) |
| Music by | Carl Stalling |
| Animation by | Ken Harris Richard Thompson Abe Levitow Keith Darling |
| Color process | Technicolor |
Production company | Warner Bros. Cartoons |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures The Vitaphone Corporation |
Release date | February 12, 1955 |
Running time | 7:00 |
| Language | English |
Beanstalk Bunny is a 1955 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Chuck Jones.[1] The short was released on February 12, 1955, and stars Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd.[2] The cartoon's story is derived from the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk".
Plot
Daffy Duck initiates the tale in the guise of Jack, lamenting the recent exchange of a prized Holstein cow for three seemingly insignificant beans. Disenchanted by his trade, Daffy discards the beans, unwittingly setting off a chain of events as they land in Bugs Bunny's rabbit hole. Subsequently, a towering beanstalk emerges, prompting Daffy to embark on a climb, recognizing the narrative's necessity for progression.
During his ascent, Daffy encounters Bugs, who is slumbering in his bed ensnared by the beanstalk. Dismissing Bugs, Daffy forges ahead, intent on seizing the fortunes rumored to lie within the giant's castle. However, his enthusiasm wanes upon encountering the giant personified by Elmer Fudd. Fleeing from Elmer's menacing presence, Daffy's predicament intensifies as Bugs joins him atop the beanstalk.
In a bid to evade capture, Bugs improvises a ruse, persuading Elmer that Daffy is the elusive Jack of legend. A tumultuous debate ensues over identity, culminating in their apprehension by Elmer. Incarcerated within the castle, Bugs and Daffy narrowly escape a perilous fate, utilizing an ACME glass cutter to thwart Elmer's intentions.
A frantic pursuit ensues, with Elmer relentlessly pursuing the duo throughout his domain. Amidst the chaos, Bugs manages to incapacitate Elmer, offering an opportunity for escape. While Bugs elects to depart, Daffy's avarice compels him to remain, harboring aspirations of absconding with the giant's treasures.
Meanwhile, Bugs stumbles upon Elmer's expansive carrot garden, indulging in the colossal produce. As night falls, Bugs retires beneath a gargantuan carrot, pondering Daffy's fate. Daffy, ensnared within Elmer's pocket watch, resigns himself to his predicament.
Cast
- Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
- Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer Fudd (uncredited)
Home media
This cartoon is available on the laserdisc release Hare Beyond Compare and on the VHS cassette Daffy Duck: The Nuttiness Continues.... Until 2023, this short was unavailable on DVD or Blu-ray. It's been rumored that the original negative stored in the Warner Bros. vault was damaged, but was reported in July 2020 that a restoration was being worked on.[3] The short was eventually released on home media as part of the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice: Volume 1 Blu-ray released in 2023.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 269. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
- ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 60–62. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7.
- ^ @spongefan21 (22 October 2020). "@bunchasofties @C_A_P_" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Beck, Jerry (28 March 2023). "Warner Archive Collection Announces "Looney Tunes Collector's Choice" blu-ray – Animation Scoop". www.animationscoop.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
External links
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