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'''''The Super Snooper''''' is the three hundred and eighth ''[[Looney Tunes (theatrical shorts)|Looney Tunes]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[November 1]], [[1952]]. It was written by [[Tedd Pierce]], produced by [[Edward Selzer]], and directed by [[Robert McKimson]]. | '''''The Super Snooper''''' is the three hundred and eighth ''[[Looney Tunes (theatrical shorts)|Looney Tunes]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[November 1]], [[1952]]. It was written by [[Tedd Pierce]], produced by [[Edward Selzer]], and directed by [[Robert McKimson]]. | ||
Daffy Duck plays hard-boiled detective, Duck Drake, who is summoned to the J. Cleaver Axe-Handle Estate where a terrible crime has been committed. But when he gets there, he suspects | Daffy Duck plays hard-boiled detective, Duck Drake, who is summoned to the J. Cleaver Axe-Handle Estate where a terrible crime has been committed. But when he gets there, he suspects a shapely, femme fatale of a female duck to be the prime culprit. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mel Blanc]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mel Blanc]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Butler | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[List of unnamed Looney Tunes characters|Butler]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc | ||
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[ | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[List of unnamed Looney Tunes characters|Shapely lady duck]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Grace Lenard]] | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Grace Lenard]] | ||
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{{CastBottom}} | {{CastBottom}} | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
*[[Earth]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
**[[United States]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
*** | *** Duck Drake's office | ||
*** Mansion | |||
***Mansion | |||
==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
*Gun pistol | * Gun pistol | ||
*Hunter's rifle | * Hunter's rifle | ||
* | * Piano | ||
==Vehicles== | ==Vehicles== | ||
*Train | * Train | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
It was copyrighted in [[1951]] (MCMLI). | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The music was composed by [[Carl W. Stalling]]. | The music was composed by [[Carl W. Stalling]]. | ||
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* United States: November 1, 1952 in theatres | * United States: November 1, 1952 in theatres | ||
The music heard during the opening credits is reused from ''[[The Hare-Brained Hypnotist]]'' | The music heard during the opening credits is reused from ''[[The Hare-Brained Hypnotist]]'' and ''[[Hair-Raising Hare]]''. And it would reused once more in ''[[Hyde and Hare]]''. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* The title is a pun | * The title is a pun on "super sleuther." You're welcome. | ||
* The cartoon's premise is a parody of | * The cartoon's premise is a parody of detective film noir films of the [[1930s]] to [[1950s]]. | ||
* Daffy's detective alias, | * Daffy's detective alias, "Duck Drake," is obviously a reference to the fact that drakes are male ducks, and Daffy is a male duck. | ||
* The | * The lady duck has a physical resemblance to [[Melissa Duck]], but is not the same character. | ||
* In the opening scene, an office with the name | * In the opening scene, an office with the name "R. Givens" written on it appears in the background, a reference to [[Robert Givens]]. | ||
* The engine on the train is a 4-6-0 engine (four leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels). In the mid-19th century, this wheel arrangement became the second most popular configuration for new steam locomotives in the United States. This type of engine is commonly referred to as a ten-wheeler. | * The engine on the train is a 4-6-0 engine (four leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels). In the mid-19th century, this wheel arrangement became the second most popular configuration for new steam locomotives in the United States. This type of engine is commonly referred to as a ten-wheeler. | ||
* This is the final original '' | * This is the final original ''Looney Tunes'' short to retain its original titles with a Daffy Duck headshot. It is also the only Daffy Duck short with the blue rings and red backgrounds to have this effect. | ||
** This is also the last cartoon to have a mugshot of a character other than [[Bugs Bunny]]. | ** This is also the last cartoon to have a mugshot of a character other than [[Bugs Bunny (character)|Bugs Bunny]]. | ||
* This short reuses a piano gag from ''[[Canned Feud]]'' | * This short reuses a piano gag from ''[[Canned Feud]]''. | ||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* When the | * When the lady duck fires the revolver, she holds the trigger but multiple shots are heard, despite the fact that a revolver can only fire repeatedly by releasing and pulling the trigger. | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
* This short was used in the Valentine's Day | * This short was used in the Valentine's Day television special ''[[Bugs Bunny's Cupid Capers]]''. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** [[Looney Tunes | ** [[October 30]], [[2007]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5]]'' on DVD. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Super Snooper | |
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Production company | Warner Bros. Cartoons |
Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures The Vitaphone Corporation |
Release date | November 1, 1952 |
Starring | Mel Blanc Grace Lenard |
Producer(s) | Edward Selzer |
Music composed by | Carl Stalling |
Story by | Tedd Pierce |
Animation | Herman Cohen Rod Scribner Phil DeLara Charles McKimson |
Director(s) | Robert McKimson |
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The Super Snooper is the three hundred and eighth Looney Tunes theatrical short. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and The Vitaphone Corporation on November 1, 1952. It was written by Tedd Pierce, produced by Edward Selzer, and directed by Robert McKimson.
Daffy Duck plays hard-boiled detective, Duck Drake, who is summoned to the J. Cleaver Axe-Handle Estate where a terrible crime has been committed. But when he gets there, he suspects a shapely, femme fatale of a female duck to be the prime culprit.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||
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Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Duck Drake's office
- Mansion
- United States
Objects
- Gun pistol
- Hunter's rifle
- Piano
Vehicles
- Train
Production
Development
Filming
It was copyrighted in 1951 (MCMLI).
Music
The music was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
Crew Credits
- Layouts: Robert Givens
- Backgrounds: Richard H. Thomas
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: November 1, 1952 in theatres
The music heard during the opening credits is reused from The Hare-Brained Hypnotist and Hair-Raising Hare. And it would reused once more in Hyde and Hare.
Behind the scenes
- The title is a pun on "super sleuther." You're welcome.
- The cartoon's premise is a parody of detective film noir films of the 1930s to 1950s.
- Daffy's detective alias, "Duck Drake," is obviously a reference to the fact that drakes are male ducks, and Daffy is a male duck.
- The lady duck has a physical resemblance to Melissa Duck, but is not the same character.
- In the opening scene, an office with the name "R. Givens" written on it appears in the background, a reference to Robert Givens.
- The engine on the train is a 4-6-0 engine (four leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels). In the mid-19th century, this wheel arrangement became the second most popular configuration for new steam locomotives in the United States. This type of engine is commonly referred to as a ten-wheeler.
- This is the final original Looney Tunes short to retain its original titles with a Daffy Duck headshot. It is also the only Daffy Duck short with the blue rings and red backgrounds to have this effect.
- This is also the last cartoon to have a mugshot of a character other than Bugs Bunny.
- This short reuses a piano gag from Canned Feud.
Errors
- When the lady duck fires the revolver, she holds the trigger but multiple shots are heard, despite the fact that a revolver can only fire repeatedly by releasing and pulling the trigger.
Legacy
- This short was used in the Valentine's Day television special Bugs Bunny's Cupid Capers.
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United States:
- October 30, 2007: Warner Home Video releases Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5 on DVD.