Rabbit Hood

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Rabbit Hood
Production company Warner Bros. Cartoons
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date December 24, 1949
Starring Mel Blanc
Producer(s) Edward Selzer
Music composed by Carl Stalling
Story by Michael Maltese
Animation Ken Harris
Philip Monroe
Ben Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Director(s) Charles M. Jones
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Rabbit Hood is the two-hundred and thirteenth Merrie Melodies theatrical short. It was distributed Warner Bros. Pictures and The Vitaphone Corporation on December 24, 1949. It was written by Michael Maltese, produced by Edward Selzer and directed by Chuck Jones.

When Bugs attempts to steal of the the King's royal carrots, he becomes the unwanted target by the Sheriff of Nottingham and must outwit him. Meanwhile, Little John announces that Robin Hood would soon make his appearance.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Little John: Don't you worry, never fear, Robin Hood will soon be here.


Sheriff: OOOHHH, I HATE MYSELF! I do, I do, I do!


Bugs: In the name of my most royal Majesty, I knight thee. Arise, Sir Loin of Beef. Arise, Earl of Cloves. Arise, Duke of Brittingham. Arise, Baron of Munchausen. Arise, Essence of Myrrh. Milk of Magnesia. Quarter of ten.
Sheriff: You're too kind, your Majesty...
Bugs: (to audience) Got lots of stamina!


Robin Hood: Welcome to Sherwood!
Bugs: Nah, impossible... Couldn't be him.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Bugs Bunny Mel Blanc
Sheriff of Nottingham Mel Blanc
Little John Mel Blanc
King of England
Sir Loin of Beef
Robin Hood Errol Flynn


Location

Objects

  • Battery-powered alarm
  • King's royal carrots
  • Bugle
  • Bow and arrow
  • Royal scepter
  • Oven stove
  • Table
  • Baking supplies

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Carl W. Stalling.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: December 24, 1949 in theatres

Behind the scenes

  • The title is a pun on the legendary hero of English folklore, Robin Hood.
  • During the "knighting" exchange, Bugs makes oddball titles with malapropisms:
    • "Sir Loin of Beef:" a play on sirloin beef.
    • "Earl of Cloves:" a play on oil of cloves.
    • "Baron of Munchausen:" a reference to Baron Munchausen.
    • "Essence of Myrrh:" referencing a type of gum-resin found in tree species of Commiphora genus.
    • "Milk of Magnesia:" a likely reference to magnesium hydroxide.
    • "Filet of Fish:" a play on filet fish.
    • "Quarter to ten:" a reference to time representing 9:45 (when the minute hand is on 9 and the hour hand is between 9 to 10).
  • Errol Flynn received a personal copy of this short in exchange for the right to use his earlier live-action footage from the 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood, which starred him as the title lead.
  • This is the final Warner Bros. cartoon to be released in Leon Schlesinger's lifetime; he already retired as producer in 1945 and died the following day on December 25, 1949.

Errors

  • The original Bugs Bunny introduction card for the short was plastered over when it was reissued in the 1959–64 season.
  • When Bugs and the Sheriff are walking through the royal garden, Bugs' left arm briefly flickers between holding the Sheriff's arm and gesturing out towards the grounds.

Legacy

Home availability

References

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