Haredevil Hare (1948)

Bugs is tricked into being the first rabbit shot into space. When he lands on the moon he finds Commander X-2 (later known as Marvin Martian) set to blow up planet Earth.

Director:

Chuck Jones

Writer:

Michael Maltese (story)

Stars:

Mel Blanc

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mel Blanc	...	Bugs Bunny / Marvin the Martian / K-9 / Radio Jingle Singer / Control Center Technicians (voice)

Storyline

Bugs Bunny become the first rabbit to go into space, somewhat against his will. Landing on the moon safely, he comes across across a Martian who is on the first Mars to Moon expedition. He casually mentions to Bugs that he's going to blow up the Earth and bugs sets out to stop him. For his part, the Martian sics his dog on him.

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Plot Keywords:

moon | outer space | reference to marvin the martian | newspaper headline montage | tricked into rocket | 

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Genres:

Family | Animation | Short | Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 July 1948 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

7 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Kilroy was here" is scrawled on one of the rocks Bugs strolls part on the moon. This phrase originates from the graffiti used by GIs around the world during World War II, and was found on fences and buildings all over Europe. The origin supposedly lay in a US Army sergeant who, after checking equipment, would write on it "Kilroy was here". Usually, it was accompanied by a little peeking, bulbous-nosed figure.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Bugs Bunny: No, no! I don't want to go! I'm too young to fly! Stop! I've got a wife and kids - millions of kids! Help! I don't wanna be a hero!

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Connections

Referenced in Daddy Day Care (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Boy Scout in Switzerland"
(uncredited)
Written by Raymond Scott

User Reviews

Bugs Meets Marvin The Martian

"Scientists Set To Launch First Rocket To Moon," screams the newspaper headlines. "Heroic Rabbit Volunteers As First Passenger," reads another.

The next scene shows Bugs being literally dragged by a couple of big men, and yelling, "I don't want to go; I'm too young to fly! Stop. I've got a wife and kids. Millions of kids. Help! I don't want to be a hero. You ain't getting me in that flying cigar!" (So much for "heroic.")

When they load the rocket with carrots, Bugs quickly changes his mind....and off he goes! He crash-lands on Mars, is soon joined by Marvin the Martian (who isn't named that yet being this is is first time on screen) who attempts to blow up Earth). The Martian is joined by his "helper" K -9. Bugs, of course, tries to stop Earth from being destroyed.

This is very silly and designed strictly for tiny tots but still is interesting enough for adults to watch.