Bugs Bunny relates his early life in the Manhattan tenements and spotlights his encounter with a gang of canine toughs.Bugs Bunny relates his early life in the Manhattan tenements and spotlights his encounter with a gang of canine toughs.Bugs Bunny relates his early life in the Manhattan tenements and spotlights his encounter with a gang of canine toughs.
- Bugs Bunny
- (voice)
- …
- Lola Beverly
- (uncredited)
- Dog
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Dog
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe interviewer is meant to be Louella Parsons, a popular gossip columnist at the time. Bugs even calls her by her nickname "Lolly".
- GoofsBefore meeting the gang of dogs, Bugs passes the same door (with the 'ice' note) and the box labeled 'ice' several times.
- Quotes
Bugs Bunny: Eh, what's up, dogs?
Dog #1: What is it?
Dog #2: Hey, maybe it's a giraffe, the giraffe!
Spike: Nah, that ain't no giraffe. A giraffe's got a long neck like this
[Pulls on Bugs' neck]
Spike: Hey, fellows, it's a rabbit.
Dog #1: Oh, a rabbit.
Spike: Dog pile on the rabbit!
Dogs: [as they all jump on top of Bugs] Dog pile on the rabbit! Dog pile on the rabbit! Dog pile on the rabbit!...
Bugs Bunny: [Hopping on top of the dog pile] Dog pile on the rabbit! Dog pile on the rabbit! Dog pile on the rabbit!
- ConnectionsEdited from Lights Fantastic (1942)
- SoundtracksThe Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
(uncredited)
Music by Walter Donaldson
Lyrics by Monty C. Brice
Played during the opening credits and at the end
Also sung by Mel Blanc (as Bugs Bunny) while Bugs Bunny dances his way down the street
'A Hare Grows in Manhattan' may not be among his best, Manhattan itself could have been used more and same with the premise of Bugs being a film star which began the cartoon so promisingly. While the whole stuff with the bulldog is clever and lots of fun it is somewhat typical of a chase cartoon and not hugely surprising or innovative story-wise and just seemed a tad disconnected.
Because 'A Hare Grows in Manhattan' is so much fun throughout the length, any reservations about the story and Manhattan and the film star premise not quite living to their full potential don't feel like huge problems. The animation is truly beautiful here, the painterly buildings and landscapes are particularly striking while the colours are gorgeously vibrant, the backgrounds meticulous in detail and the drawing crisp and smooth.
Carl Stalling's music score shines as bright as a twinkling star as always, no other Looney Tunes/Merry Melodies wrote music so consistently great without putting a foot wrong. Orchestration is lush, rhythms are rich in character and energy and it not only adds to everything so well the impact of scenes are enhanced to a greater level by Stalling's music. It is especially fitting agreed in the Egyptian billboard, the ascending elevator ride and Bugs' hopping on all fours.
The writing is razor sharp, fresh and deliciously witty, and the gags are beautifully timed, clever and at their best hilarious. Hard to pick a favourite line or gag because there isn't a clunky line or misfiring gag among them. Pacing never gets dull or chaotic, Bugs has everything that makes him such a great character in the first place and the bulldog is good fun with strong chemistry with Bugs. Mel Blanc can be counted on to give great, or even better than that, voice work and be a large part of a cartoon's success, no disappointments here, he's superb.
In conclusion, hugely enjoyable cartoon if not among Bugs' best. 9/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Aug 29, 2016
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- La juventud de Bugs
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- Runtime8 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1