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* This is the first ever appearance of Bugs Bunny | * This is the first ever appearance of Bugs Bunny, although a prototype of the character first appeared in "[[Porky's Hare Hunt]]" a few years prior. | ||
** Bugs' catchphrase, "What's up, doc?", also makes its debut. It was written by Tex Avery, who later explained that it was an expression commonly used in his native home state of Texas.<ref>Adamson, Joe (1975). ''Tex Avery: King of Cartoons.'' New York City: Da Capo Press. ISBN 0-306-80248-1.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 07:32, 29 January 2023
A Wild Hare | |
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Production company | Warner Bros. Cartoons |
Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures The Vitaphone Corporation |
Release date | July 27, 1940 |
Run time | 8:15 |
Starring | Mel Blanc |
Music composed by | Carl Stalling |
Story by | Rich Hogan |
Director(s) | Tex Avery |
Animation director(s) | Tex Avery |
Art director(s) | Tex Avery |
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A Wild Hare is an 1940 Merrie Melodies theatrical short. It premiered in theaters on July 27, 1940 and was written by Rich Hogan and directed by Tex Avery.
Elmer encounters a mischievous rabbit while hunting.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Locations
- Earth
- United States
- The woods
- United States
Objects
- Elmer's rifle
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Carl Stalling.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: July 27, 1940 in theatres
Behind the scenes
- This is the first ever appearance of Bugs Bunny, although a prototype of the character first appeared in "Porky's Hare Hunt" a few years prior.
- Bugs' catchphrase, "What's up, doc?", also makes its debut. It was written by Tex Avery, who later explained that it was an expression commonly used in his native home state of Texas.[1]
Errors
Everlasting Influence
- While Bugs is unnamed in this short, he would be given his iconic name in the next short to feature him "Elmer's Pet Rabbit"
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
References
- ↑ Adamson, Joe (1975). Tex Avery: King of Cartoons. New York City: Da Capo Press. ISBN 0-306-80248-1.