Bugs' Bonnets (1956)

A psychological study of the behavioral effects of headgear as Bugs and Elmer continually switch personas depending on which hats they wear.

Director:

Chuck Jones

Writer:

Tedd Pierce (story)

Stars:

Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce, Arthur Q. Bryan

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mel Blanc	...	Bugs Bunny / Pirate (voice)

Storyline

A documentary-styled cartoon in which a behavioral study of the effects of different headgear ensues by constantly changing the hats on Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd and inducing them to enact the personalities suggested by the hats that land on their heads.

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Plot Keywords:

hat | judge | gangster | cartoon rabbit | reference to bugs bunny | 

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Genres:

Family | Animation | Short | Comedy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 1956 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hatussa sen salaisuus

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

Bugs smokes in this cartoon. As the gangster, he blows cigar smoke into Elmer Fudd's face.

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Goofs

When he is transformed into the old lady, Elmer drops his gun. Yet, after Boy Scout Bugs helps him across the street, the gun is lying on the ground on that side.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: It is a well-known psychological fact that people's behavior is strongly affected by the way they dress. For instance, if we alter this gentleman's attire to something more romantic, certain changes in attitude may perhaps be detected.
[the man's business suit is changed to a pirate outfit]
Man: Batten down the keelhaul! Yahoo! Kill the women and children first! Blood! Gore! Spit 'em on the tatters!
Narrator: Even a change of hats will usually bring certain changes.
[Elmer Fudd appears on screen]
Narrator: ...
[...]

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Soundtracks

"Wedding March"
from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (uncredited)
Music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

User Reviews

Great idea, hilarious results!

I have loved Looney Tunes all my life, and this cartoon is no exception. First of all, I loved the concept it was original and would work effectively if done right. And it was done right, with hilarious results. The visual gags are wonderful, and the dialogue is incredibly funny. The animation is excellent, with lovely backgrounds, convincing character features and beautiful colours, and the music is dramatic and lively. Bugs is on top form, I love Bugs and he is simply great here, and all the supporting characters are well written and well incorporated into the story. The pacing is fast and furious, and the voice work from Mel Blanc as is always the case is exceptional. Overall, it was a great idea and the results are hilarious! 10/10 Bethany Cox