"The Old Grey Hare" is a wonderful Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd cartoon directed by that notorious man from Wackyland: Bob Clampett! In this unique entry in the Warner Bros. cartoon library, Bugs and Elmer are either old codgers or young infants. What a neat concept!
Highlights: Baby Bugs asks Baby Elmer, "What's up, Doc?" in baby talk, and Elmer has to read the subtitle! Old Bugs struggles to pop out of his hole, and when he finally does, the violin accompaniment of "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet" makes his wrinkly appearance even funnier. Baby Elmer chases Baby Bugs (to the accompaniment of the familiar Light Cavalry Overture), when Bugs suddenly declares that it's time for the two of them to have their afternoon nap, which they do (to an amusingly sped-up rendition of "Rock-a-Bye Baby"). Baby Elmer looks for Baby Bugs behind a tree, when suddenly Bugs sneaks around and blasts him with a tuba (this gag is very dear to my heart because I am a tuba player).
"The Old Grey Hare" is a clever age twist on the familiar hunter/rabbit story. We get to see both ends of the age spectrum, with a guarantee that we shall be entertained!
Highlights: Baby Bugs asks Baby Elmer, "What's up, Doc?" in baby talk, and Elmer has to read the subtitle! Old Bugs struggles to pop out of his hole, and when he finally does, the violin accompaniment of "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet" makes his wrinkly appearance even funnier. Baby Elmer chases Baby Bugs (to the accompaniment of the familiar Light Cavalry Overture), when Bugs suddenly declares that it's time for the two of them to have their afternoon nap, which they do (to an amusingly sped-up rendition of "Rock-a-Bye Baby"). Baby Elmer looks for Baby Bugs behind a tree, when suddenly Bugs sneaks around and blasts him with a tuba (this gag is very dear to my heart because I am a tuba player).
"The Old Grey Hare" is a clever age twist on the familiar hunter/rabbit story. We get to see both ends of the age spectrum, with a guarantee that we shall be entertained!