A squirrel's tree is slated for removal, but he won't go down without a fight.A squirrel's tree is slated for removal, but he won't go down without a fight.A squirrel's tree is slated for removal, but he won't go down without a fight.
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- TriviaThe squirrel is from Flatbush, in Brooklyn, or so he infers. He also wears the latest fashion trend, bobby socks, which were hugely popular in the 1940's and 1950's.
- GoofsSquirrel's zoot-suit chain disappears and reappears between shots.
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Zoot Suit Squirrel: [to Porky] Read, fat boy! Ya vex me, ya understand? Ya vex me! Now cease the chop-chop, chubby! Blow, Joe! Hit the road! I'm giving me some shut-eye and so are you!
[Giving Porky 2 black-eyes]
Zoot Suit Squirrel: Now scram, Ham!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Behind the Tunes: Blanc Expressions (2003)
- SoundtracksSweet Dreams, Sweetheart
(uncredited)
Music by M.K. Jerome
[Plays when the squirrel gets into bed and tries to sleep.]
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Needed more chops but fun
Love animation, it was a big part of my life as a child, particularly Disney, Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry, and still love it whether it's film, television or cartoons.
'Porky Chops' is a long way from being among the best Porky Pig cartoons, he's done better before and since particularly in supporting roles when pitted off against a stronger character, or among the best work of underrated Arthur Davis (being in the shadow of the likes of Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and Bob Clampett and having nowhere near as long a career, which is sad). It seems to have divided reviewers and it is not hard to see why, it could have been better and needed more to it but it is a long way from a mess.
The story is a pretty slight and obvious one, and doesn't always have the madcap energy of the best cartoons. Porky is likable and amusing enough but somewhat bland in a role that could easily have been filled by Elmer.
In terms of the humour, 'Porky Chops' is more amusing than it is hilarious.
However, the animation is excellent. Beautifully drawn, very detailed and the colours are vibrant, complete with some great expressions and Davis' distinctive style of the characters moving from foreground to background.
Carl Stalling's music score is typically lushly and cleverly orchestrated, with lively and energetic rhythms, it's also beautifully synchronised with the action and gestures/expressions and even enhances the impact.
Although not hilarious, 'Porky Chops' amuses and entertains with some nice wit and good timing. The squirrel is a lot of fun with a personality that's lively, cute and anarchic. The ever versatile Mel Blanc's voice acting is stellar.
Overall, quite good fun though won't blow anybody away. 7/10 Bethany Cox
'Porky Chops' is a long way from being among the best Porky Pig cartoons, he's done better before and since particularly in supporting roles when pitted off against a stronger character, or among the best work of underrated Arthur Davis (being in the shadow of the likes of Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and Bob Clampett and having nowhere near as long a career, which is sad). It seems to have divided reviewers and it is not hard to see why, it could have been better and needed more to it but it is a long way from a mess.
The story is a pretty slight and obvious one, and doesn't always have the madcap energy of the best cartoons. Porky is likable and amusing enough but somewhat bland in a role that could easily have been filled by Elmer.
In terms of the humour, 'Porky Chops' is more amusing than it is hilarious.
However, the animation is excellent. Beautifully drawn, very detailed and the colours are vibrant, complete with some great expressions and Davis' distinctive style of the characters moving from foreground to background.
Carl Stalling's music score is typically lushly and cleverly orchestrated, with lively and energetic rhythms, it's also beautifully synchronised with the action and gestures/expressions and even enhances the impact.
Although not hilarious, 'Porky Chops' amuses and entertains with some nice wit and good timing. The squirrel is a lot of fun with a personality that's lively, cute and anarchic. The ever versatile Mel Blanc's voice acting is stellar.
Overall, quite good fun though won't blow anybody away. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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- Dec 5, 2017
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- Runtime7 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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