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Hold the Lion, Please (1942)

8 min  -  Family | Animation | Short  -   13 June 1942 (USA)
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A lion wants to prove he's still "King of the Jungle" and, to prove it, he hunts rabbit.

Director:

Chuck Jones

Writer:

Tedd Pierce (story)

Stars:

Mel Blanc, Tex Avery and Tedd Pierce
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Cast

Uncredited cast:
Tex Avery Tex Avery ...
Hippo (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc ...
Bugs Bunny / Monkey / Giraffe / Mrs. Bugs Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
Tedd Pierce Tedd Pierce ...
Lion (voice) (uncredited)
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Storyline

A dim-witted lion sets out to prove he's still "king of the forest" and attempts to capture Bugs Bunny. While Bugs proves that the lion is no match for his superior wit, they both discover they each have someone else to answer to - the lady of the house! Written by Mike Konczewski  

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Plot Keywords:

Bugs Bunny | Surrealism | Merrie Melodies | Corkscrew

Genres:

Family | Animation | Short | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Leon Schlesinger Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This is the only cartoon in which Mrs Bugs Bunny makes an appearance. See more »

Quotes

Bugs Bunny: How do you like that? The guy wants to be the king of the jungle, and he ain't even master in his own home. Ain't that rich? Now me, I wear the pants in my family.
Mrs. Bugs Bunny: Eh, what's up, doc, dear?
[Bugs slinks back into his hole]
Mrs. Bugs Bunny: Eh, who wears the pants in this family?
[Lifts skirt to reveal a pair of pants]
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Undead (#9.6)" (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"Always in My Heart"
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Music by Ernesto Lecuona (song "Siempre en mi corazón")
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