When an enormous original Elmer Fudd, who is hunting Bugs at the time, gets a telegram that he has inherited three million dollars but may harm no animals, he thinks he's in heaven. Unfortunately, Bugs sees the telegram and begins to make the big guy's life miserable. He moves into his house and takes advantage of every perk there is. As a viewer, it is hard to watch because Bugs is a nasty figure.
17 Reviews
Fun but flawed take on a well-used storyline that was perfected with MGM's 'Million Dollar Cat'
phantom_tollbooth3 November 2008
When Elmer Fudd's Uncle Louie bequeaths him 3 million dollars on the condition that he doesn't hurt any living creatures, Bugs Bunny exploit's the situation by moving into his house and taking over his life. Friz Freleng's 'The Wabbit Who Came to Supper' is a fun take on a classic, much used storyline which was probably best realised in the Tom and Jerry classic 'The Million Dollar Cat'. Freleng's take on the tale is also very fine, overcoming the odd pacing problems with some very funny moments. My favourite bit is Bugs's petty duping of Elmer out of a nickel. Also notable is the famous premature New Year routine and the early take on the "Don't go down there, it's dark" gag (perfected in 'Hair Raising Hare'). This is a very early Bugs Bunny cartoon and you can occasionally tell by the odd look of the characters. Aside from the obese version of Elmer (an early experiment that was quickly abandoned), Bugs occasionally looks extremely weird, never more so than in the scene when he examines his teeth in a mirror. Nevertheless, it's a joy to watch Bugs and Elmer alternately turn the tables on each other resulting in a great climactic chase. The closing gag is a little weak but by that time 'The Wabbit Who Came to Supper' has done more than enough to endear itself to the viewer. While it falls short of classic, 'The Wabbit Who Came to Supper' never fails to entertain with its fast paced, well-timed antics.
What's with the animation quality?!
planktonrules5 February 2022
"The Wabbit Who Came to Supper" is a play on the title of another Warner Brothers film, "The Man Who Came to Dinner", which was also made in 1942.
The story is good but for some reason the animation quality and style is really odd...like they hired all new animators for this film. Now this could be because it was made during the war and MANY animators were drafted...many of which remained in Hollywood and made government sponsored cartoons.
All I know is that it's odd to see Elmer Fudd hunting in a hot pink shirt and chartreuse necktie. But it goes beyond the color. Elmer is oddly drawn...very rubbery and poor quality...like it was drawn by someone who wasn't ready for professional work.
The story itself, fortunately IS good...and fun to watch. Apparently Elmer's 'Uncle Wouie' is dying and is leaving Elmer $3,000,000...but only if he doesn't harm any animals. Bugs hears this and, naturally, this means he'll drive Elmer mad since there's nothing Elmer can do to stop him...provided he wants this inheritance.
Overall, this is still worth watching because it's funny...but the art is just cheap looking.
The story is good but for some reason the animation quality and style is really odd...like they hired all new animators for this film. Now this could be because it was made during the war and MANY animators were drafted...many of which remained in Hollywood and made government sponsored cartoons.
All I know is that it's odd to see Elmer Fudd hunting in a hot pink shirt and chartreuse necktie. But it goes beyond the color. Elmer is oddly drawn...very rubbery and poor quality...like it was drawn by someone who wasn't ready for professional work.
The story itself, fortunately IS good...and fun to watch. Apparently Elmer's 'Uncle Wouie' is dying and is leaving Elmer $3,000,000...but only if he doesn't harm any animals. Bugs hears this and, naturally, this means he'll drive Elmer mad since there's nothing Elmer can do to stop him...provided he wants this inheritance.
Overall, this is still worth watching because it's funny...but the art is just cheap looking.
One of the All Time Greats
Michael_Elliott29 March 2016
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper (1942)
**** (out of 4)
Hunter Elmer Fudd is hot on the trail of Bugs Bunny when he receives a telegram from his rich uncle. The uncle is leaving him three million dollars but in order to collect he can't harm anything and especially rabbits. Bugs decides to use this to his advantage and goes back to Fudd's home.
This here is without question one of the greatest Bugs-Fudd shorts. Off the top of my head I can't really think of any others that are better and that is saying quite a bit when you consider how many great ones they made together. This film pretty much has everything you'd want including the non-stop action and of course there are plenty of great laughs.
There are many highlights here but the abuse poor Fudd takes makes him the "good" guy here and the one you want to cheer for. Bugs throws plenty of insults his way and just check out the sequence where Elmer is forced to rock the rabbit. The ending is classic as well.
**** (out of 4)
Hunter Elmer Fudd is hot on the trail of Bugs Bunny when he receives a telegram from his rich uncle. The uncle is leaving him three million dollars but in order to collect he can't harm anything and especially rabbits. Bugs decides to use this to his advantage and goes back to Fudd's home.
This here is without question one of the greatest Bugs-Fudd shorts. Off the top of my head I can't really think of any others that are better and that is saying quite a bit when you consider how many great ones they made together. This film pretty much has everything you'd want including the non-stop action and of course there are plenty of great laughs.
There are many highlights here but the abuse poor Fudd takes makes him the "good" guy here and the one you want to cheer for. Bugs throws plenty of insults his way and just check out the sequence where Elmer is forced to rock the rabbit. The ending is classic as well.
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper is another Bugs-Elmer cartoon I recommend
tavm23 July 2008
In this Friz Freeling directed cartoon short, Elmer stops trying to hunt for Bugs in the forest with his dogs after receiving a telegram telling that his Uncle Louie will give him three million dollars if Elmer stops harming animals-especially "wabbits". Well, when Bugs hears of this, you know he'll annoy the "fat boy" constantly! (Mr. Fudd was drawn on the heavyset side during this period)...If you love to see Bugs at his most obnoxious, this is the cartoon for you! Many gags are probably familiar to you if you've seen a ton of Warner Bros. cartoons. There's one scene when Bugs gets thrown out and he does a hysterical routine that has him breaking the fourth wall and saying, "This could get me the Academy Award!" On that note, I highly recommend The Wabbit Who Came to Supper.
The commentary for this animated short . . .
oscaralbert28 October 2016
Warning: Spoilers
. . . made available on "Looney Tunes Golden Collection, Volume 3, Disc 1" voiced by one of the "40 girls" painting Warner Bros. Cartoons in 1942 plus one of the West Coasters always around to blab on DVD audio tracks states that Looney Tunes were always topical to their times, with many arcane references to Popular Culture hopelessly lost upon all Future Generations. Fortunately for us, this built-in obsolescence was off-set by uncanny, Nostradamus-like prognostications for the Future. THE WABBIT WHO CAME TO SUPPER, for instance, has many allusions to the current events of 2016. If you fast-forward to the 5:33 mark, for instance, you will see an unclothed Donald J. Duck (covered only by the red picnic tablecloth in his lap, and decked out in a gray beard to emphasize that this geriatric geezer is well past "middle" age) pointing at a completely nude red-headed White House Intern, as he orders another pizza for their Tete-A-Tete in the Rose Garden. Then, about 7:21 into WABBIT, Bugs Bunny is startled by Elmer Trump, as the hare is bare except for an orange brassiere and matching panties (with a convenience crotch for "his" bushy tail). In the next scene, scads of baby bunnies are delivered to Elmer's White House, suggesting that Trump may usurp George Washington's place as "The Father of Our Country."
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper
Prismark1028 February 2022
There is a slight psychedelic look to The Wabbit Who Came to Supper.
Elmer Fudd has to quit hunting for Bugs Bunny when he receives a telegram from his rich uncle Louie.
Uncle Louie will leave three million dollars to Elmer but he cannot harm an animal, especially rabbits.
Of course Bugs Bunny will take advantage gf the situation. He follows Elmer home and constantly riles Elmer Fudd.
It really is a case of how desperate is Elmer for the inheritance.
There is some frenetic animation. Elmer looks odd with his reddish shirt.
Elmer Fudd has to quit hunting for Bugs Bunny when he receives a telegram from his rich uncle Louie.
Uncle Louie will leave three million dollars to Elmer but he cannot harm an animal, especially rabbits.
Of course Bugs Bunny will take advantage gf the situation. He follows Elmer home and constantly riles Elmer Fudd.
It really is a case of how desperate is Elmer for the inheritance.
There is some frenetic animation. Elmer looks odd with his reddish shirt.
What's supper, doc?
lee_eisenberg19 February 2007
"The Wabbit Who Came to Supper" gives one the idea of milking a situation to the nth degree. When Elmer Fudd - looking like a walking heart attack (they were making him fat at this time so as to resemble his voice artist Arthur Q. Bryan) - receives a letter telling him that he'll inherit $3 million as long as he doesn't harm any animals, especially rabbits, Bugs Bunny (who overheard Elmer reading the telegram) promptly invades Elmer's house and does everything possible to annoy Elmer. How I would love to try that! It just goes to show why these cartoons were so great: they were never afraid to pull any wacky gag that they could think of. And this one has some great gags! So check it out. You're sure to love it.
And remember: don't go down there; it's dark!
And remember: don't go down there; it's dark!
The things one will do for money
Terryfan1 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The Wabbit Who Came To Supper is another chapter in the adventures of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.
Only this time the story centers around Elmer Fudd being promised 3 million dollars from his uncle but as we all know there's always a catch. The catch is that Elmer can not harm a single animal especially rabbits.
So Bugs of course takes advantage of the situation by trying to get under Elmer's skin and Elmer has to keep his cool or else.
History is strange when you look back on things. While we know this is a classic cartoon here it shows that Bug got into his antagonist role during the golden age of his career.
Still Bugs Bunny is a legend and can't wrong with classics.
With good animation, funny comedy bits and funny voice work you will have fun with this classic
I give The Wabbit Who Came To Supper an 7 out of 10.
Only this time the story centers around Elmer Fudd being promised 3 million dollars from his uncle but as we all know there's always a catch. The catch is that Elmer can not harm a single animal especially rabbits.
So Bugs of course takes advantage of the situation by trying to get under Elmer's skin and Elmer has to keep his cool or else.
History is strange when you look back on things. While we know this is a classic cartoon here it shows that Bug got into his antagonist role during the golden age of his career.
Still Bugs Bunny is a legend and can't wrong with classics.
With good animation, funny comedy bits and funny voice work you will have fun with this classic
I give The Wabbit Who Came To Supper an 7 out of 10.
poor fat Elmer
movieman_kev3 November 2005
Elmer Fudd stands to inherit 3 million bucks from his Uncle, if he can just withstand harming Bugs Bunny. He unfortunately reads this tidbit of information while he's hunting the rabbit, meaning Bugs overhears him and will take every advantage of this new wrinkle in the scenario that he can. Which lets him get away with a good deal much more, until a new telegram arrives... Such a great cartoon starring the fatter Elmer, he slimmed down considerably later in his career, and a still unrefined Bugs (looks wise, not attitude wise). Great gags make this one of the better ones of the early years. This animated short can be found on Disk 1 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 3 and includes an optional commentary by Jerry Beck and cell painter Martha Sigall.
My Grade: A+
My Grade: A+
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper
TheLittleSongbird3 October 2010
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper by all means is not my favourite Looney Tunes cartoon but I did find it very entertaining. The cartoon does start off slow and I too found the closing gag on the weak side, I just found it abrupt. However, the animation is great especially on DVD, where the colours are so lush and the interiors of Elmer's house really nicely done. The only minor disappointment animation-wise is that Bugs occasionally looks odd. The music as always from Carl Stalling is energetic and quirky, the dialogue is witty and funny and the sight gags are clever especially the premature New Year gag. I also liked it when Elmer had Bugs in his arms singing to him and when Bugs tries to pettily dupe him out of a nickel. Bugs is great fun, rascally yet likable, while Elmer while dim-witted is really quite endearing. Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan once again are stellar with the voice work. The story isn't exactly original, but it is good, and overall, this cartoon is entertaining. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Who Dresses Elmer?
ccthemovieman-127 May 2007
It's still odd for me to watch these old Bugs Bunny cartoons and see an elongated Bugs and a huge Elmer Fudd. Nonetheless, that's what we get here as Elmer is racing through the forest with a shotgun after Bugs. By the way - what kind of hunting outfit is that: a bowler hat, reddish-pink shirt and green tie???!
Just as Bugs is about to get it, a telegram boy on a scooter arrives with a telegram for Elmer, stating that Uncle Louie is giving him three million dollars! But there is a "P.S." that says "You don't get one cent if hurt any animals, especially rabbits."
You just know Bugs, who is reading this over Elmer's shoulder, is going to make life miserable for him (at least in the next six minutes of this eight-minute cartoon). The rabbit wastes no time, either. By the time Elmer races home, the "wascally wabbit" is already in his shower! r Bugs knows a good thing when he sees it - blackmail, to get food and other goodies (or "I'll call Uncle Louie").
I almost felt sorry for the poor sap Fudd as Bugs puts on his "Academy Award" dramatic performance but, in the end, both guys wind up losers as the cartoon writers used the familiar "taxes" bit on the inheritance.
Overall, the humor was too dated and not really ready-for-prime time stuff (the 1950s) but the restoration job on this Golden Collection disc was tremendous. That artwork made Elmer's house look pretty impressive. He might have been a dumb dodo but he had nice- looking furnished house.
Just as Bugs is about to get it, a telegram boy on a scooter arrives with a telegram for Elmer, stating that Uncle Louie is giving him three million dollars! But there is a "P.S." that says "You don't get one cent if hurt any animals, especially rabbits."
You just know Bugs, who is reading this over Elmer's shoulder, is going to make life miserable for him (at least in the next six minutes of this eight-minute cartoon). The rabbit wastes no time, either. By the time Elmer races home, the "wascally wabbit" is already in his shower! r Bugs knows a good thing when he sees it - blackmail, to get food and other goodies (or "I'll call Uncle Louie").
I almost felt sorry for the poor sap Fudd as Bugs puts on his "Academy Award" dramatic performance but, in the end, both guys wind up losers as the cartoon writers used the familiar "taxes" bit on the inheritance.
Overall, the humor was too dated and not really ready-for-prime time stuff (the 1950s) but the restoration job on this Golden Collection disc was tremendous. That artwork made Elmer's house look pretty impressive. He might have been a dumb dodo but he had nice- looking furnished house.
"Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Yippee! Hooray!"
slymusic17 April 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Directed by Friz Freleng, "The Wabbit Who Came to Supper" is an excellent Warner Bros. cartoon starring that celebrated duo Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, voiced by, respectively, Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan. When this cartoon was made, Bugs and Elmer were not yet fully developed in terms of their physical appearance (e.g., Bugs' face and Elmer's weight), but they WERE fully developed in terms of their comic personalities. Bugs is ever the prankster, minding his own business until someone comes along and gets in his way. And Elmer is the dopey, stupid hunter easily taken advantage of by Bugs. In "The Wabbit Who Came to Supper," Elmer receives a telegram from his Uncle Louie regarding a three-million-dollar inheritance, which Elmer will lose if he harms any animals, especially WABBITS! So what does Bugs do? He moves in with Elmer...uninvited!
My favorite highlights from this short include the following. As Elmer chases Bugs around the house, the clock strikes midnight and Bugs tricks Elmer into believing it is New Year's Day; they both burst into a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne" before Elmer realizes that the month is July! When Elmer reads Uncle Louie's telegram (to the tune of "We're in the Money"), all of his hunting dogs have frighteningly mean looks on their faces as they bare their teeth at Bugs. While invading Elmer's shower, Bugs sings "You're Just an Angel in Disguise," and as he struggles with one particular high note, he steps out of the shower and walks towards the piano, striking the note that is giving him trouble. And when Elmer sings "Rock-a-Bye Baby" while holding Bugs in his arms, the wise-guy wabbit tells him to swing it!
In closing, "The Wabbit Who Came to Supper" is a quite an outstanding Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd cartoon. The moral is this: if you are ever about to receive an inheritance, don't shoot any wabbits!
My favorite highlights from this short include the following. As Elmer chases Bugs around the house, the clock strikes midnight and Bugs tricks Elmer into believing it is New Year's Day; they both burst into a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne" before Elmer realizes that the month is July! When Elmer reads Uncle Louie's telegram (to the tune of "We're in the Money"), all of his hunting dogs have frighteningly mean looks on their faces as they bare their teeth at Bugs. While invading Elmer's shower, Bugs sings "You're Just an Angel in Disguise," and as he struggles with one particular high note, he steps out of the shower and walks towards the piano, striking the note that is giving him trouble. And when Elmer sings "Rock-a-Bye Baby" while holding Bugs in his arms, the wise-guy wabbit tells him to swing it!
In closing, "The Wabbit Who Came to Supper" is a quite an outstanding Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd cartoon. The moral is this: if you are ever about to receive an inheritance, don't shoot any wabbits!
Bugs and Elmer...how can you go wrong?
thisisaj-227 October 2000
Bugs Bunny found his best antagonist in Elmer Fudd and "Wabbit Who Came to Supper" is one of my favorites. This idea was revisited with Yosemite Sam, and it still is quite funny. As with most Looney Tunes, they remain funny no matter how many times you watch them. Since this is not as good as the Barber of Seville one (the name escapes me, although I commented on it earlier), I gave this an 8.
L.R.
L.R.
Great cartoon
kenny_c_hueholt27 November 2001
An 8? Come on. This one deserves a ten. Friz Freleng did a wonderful job. Elmer inherits $1,000,000 from his uncle, but he doesn't get the money if he harms Bugs who makes this concept just about impossible. Classic scene when Bugs is outside Elmer's door pretending to freeze to death? Bugs: You know, this scene ought to get me the academy award.
Er...What's up, doc?
Petey-1031 October 2001
Elmer Fudd is once again trying to hunt Bugs Bunny after he hears he's going to inherit three million dollars from uncle Louie if he doesn't harm animals, especially rabbits.And that is a hard thing to do after Bugs Bunny comes to his house.The Wabbit Who Came to Supper from 1942 offers many funny moments, even though it lasts only eight minutes.Mel Blanc is the voice of this animated bunny character and Elmer's voice is Arthur Q. Bryan.Bugs Bunny is one of the greatest comedians ever.He may be a cartoon character but he has comedic talents at least as much Jerry Lewis or Jim Carrey.Watch the goofing of Bugs Bunny in this classic and enjoy.That's all, folks!
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