A Feather in His Hare (1948) movie poster

Plot Summary

A Feather in His Hare (1948) Plot Summary Explained

Name: A Feather in His Hare
Genre: Family, Animation
Released: 1948-02-06
Duration: 7 min

Release, runtime and language: 1948 · 7 mins · English; Loading streaming availability…
Directed by: Chuck Jones
Starring: Mel Blanc

A hungry indian tries to cook bugs, yet Bugs outwits him yet again. Banned for offensive depiction of Native Americans.

Family Animation Cast, crew & box office

On this page (6)

1 Where to watch
2 What happens: full plot
3 Plot questions answered
4 Movie threads
5 Movies like A Feather in His Hare
6 Every angle

Loading streaming availability…

Full plot summary · contains spoilers

What Happens in A Feather in His Hare: Full Plot Summary

The whole story of A Feather in His Hare (1948) explained, from the opening scene to the final frame: every key event, every twist and what it all adds up to. Read it as a quick recap before the sequel, to check a scene you missed, or to finally understand what really happened.

The plot follows Bugs Bunny, voiced by Mel Blanc, in a playful twist on the classic chase where Bugs is pursued by the usual hunter, only this time the would-be captor is a bumbling Native American figure. The design of the pursuer—his body shape and glasses—reads as a parody of Ed Wynn, even though the voice isn’t a perfect match to that comparison. The setup preserves the comic rhythm of the chase while nudging it into new, sly humor that plays on audience expectations.

Most of the short is devoted to Bugs turning the tables, plotting ever more devilish tricks to outsmart his hapless pursuer. The recurring gag emphasizes Bugs’s quick thinking and his taste for mischief, as he mills clever schemes one after another, each schemes landing with a mix of wit and physical comedy. The tension builds not from real danger, but from Bugs’s gleeful confidence and the pursuer’s escalating frustration, all delivered with the series’ iconic timing and energy.

> Imagine this guy! Just who does he think he is to be chasin' me?

The pursuer, gripping Bugs at arrow-point, returns with a boastful retort that undercuts his own menace:

> Me? Me last Mohican!

Bugs fires back with a clipped, meta remark that lights up the screen:

> Last of the Mohicans, eh?

> Well, look, Geronimo, cast your eyes skywards.

Looking up, Bugs sees a surreal spectacle: several storks soaring overhead, each carrying infant versions of the goofy hunter, and he soon collapses, overwhelmed by the absurdity. The scene then pivots on Bugs’s laughter, which is cut short when he glances skyward again and discovers an even more ridiculous sight—hundreds of storks carrying infant bunnies, all shouting in unison:

> Eh, what's up, Pop?

The cartoon ends on a chaotic, slapstick note as Bugs laughs himself into a faint, tumbling onto the unconscious pursuer. The iris closes on the goofy chaos, leaving the audience with a lingering sense of the prank’s triumph and the enduring rhythm of the chase.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 at 09:48

Was this helpful?

Plot questions answered

A Feather in His Hare Plot Explained: Your Questions Answered

The questions people ask most about A Feather in His Hare (1948): what happens in the confusing scenes, why the characters do what they do, the twists, hidden details and what the ending means. Each answer contains spoilers.

Why was this cartoon banned?

The cartoon was banned due to its offensive depiction of Native Americans. The portrayal of the pursuing character relies on stereotypical imagery and tropes that are now considered harmful, which led to its removal from circulation.

ban
censorship
native american
offensive
looney tunes

What does the 'Last Mohican' joke mean?

The pursuer claims to be the 'Last Mohican,' a reference to James Fenimore Cooper's novel 'The Last of the Mohicans.' Bugs then mishears this as a vain boast about being the last remaining 'Mohican,' playing on the double meaning of the phrase to mock the pursuer's self-importance.

last mohican
joke
reference
cooper
satire

What is the joke with the storks carrying babies?

Bugs tells the pursuer to look skyward, expecting to see something ridiculous. First, storks appear carrying infant versions of the pursuer himself, which makes Bugs laugh. Then hundreds of storks arrive carrying baby bunnies who shout 'What's up, Pop?' at Bugs, reversing the typical bunny-stork dynamic and overwhelming Bugs with the absurdity.

storks
babies
gag
surreal
joke

Why does Bugs faint at the end?

Bugs faints twice from laughing at the increasingly absurd sight of storks carrying baby versions of himself and the pursuer. The second wave of hundreds of baby bunnies shouting at their 'Pop' proves too much for Bugs, and he collapses in laughter onto the unconscious pursuer.

faints
laughs
ending
babies

Who is the pursuer supposed to be?

The dopey Native American pursuer is designed as a visual parody of comedian Ed Wynn, particularly in body shape and glasses, though the voice does not perfectly match Wynn's delivery. The character serves as a twist on the usual Elmer Fudd role of chasing Bugs.

pursuer
character
ed wynn
voice
parody

Why does Bugs say 'Geronimo'?

When Bugs tells the pursuer to 'cast your eyes skywards,' he follows it with 'Geronimo,' invoking the famous Apache leader's name as a comedic command to look up. This adds another layer of stereotyping to the gag while setting up the surreal skyward reveal.

geronimo
reference
command

What is Bugs talking about when he says 'Imagine this guy'?

Bugs breaks the fourth wall and addresses the audience directly with 'Imagine this guy! Just who does he think he is to be chasin' me?' This meta-humor acknowledges the cartoon's own premise and Bugs' typical arrogance, heightening the comedy by having the character comment on his situation.

imagine this guy
meta
fourth wall
quote

How is the chase different from typical Bugs Bunny cartoons?

Unlike most Looney Tunes shorts where Elmer Fudd hunts Bugs, this cartoon flips the dynamic by having a Native American character pursue Bugs throughout. The reversal maintains the classic chase structure while adding new comedic possibilities through the unusual pursuer.

chase
elmer
reversal
dynamic

Movie threads

More Movies Like A Feather in His Hare, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes A Feather in His Hare tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Animated Trickster Movies like A Feather in His Hare

Mischievous characters turn the tables with surreal humor and chaotic chases. If you enjoyed the witty antics of Bugs Bunny in 'A Feather in His Hare', discover more movies featuring clever cartoon tricksters, surreal chase sequences, and playful, fourth-wall-breaking humor. These films capture a similar energy of chaotic fun and imaginative pranks.

witty
silly
surreal
slapstick
playful
chaotic
Tone: whimsical, playful
Pacing: fast, chaotic

Why these movies?

The story pattern: Narratives in this thread typically follow a simple, straightforward conflict where a charismatic trickster is pursued by a straight-man antagonist. The story unfolds through a series of escalating, surreal gags and chases, with the trickster always staying one clever step ahead, leading to an unpredictable and often ambiguous conclusion.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared emphasis on a witty protagonist, a fast-paced and whimsical tone, and the use of surreal, non-realistic humor. They prioritize playful chaos and clever comebacks over deep emotional stakes or complex plotting.

Trick or Tweet

1959

Trick or Treat

1952

A Cartoonist’s Nightmare

1935

Re-Animated

2006

Straight Shooters

1947

Tweety’s Circus

1955

China Jones

1959

Wild Over You

1953

Movies with Playful Chaos like A Feather in His Hare

Stories where mischievous energy and silly antics drive the plot. Fans of the lighthearted and silly chaos in 'A Feather in His Hare' will enjoy these movies. They share a similar vibe of playful pranks, whimsical humor, and fast-paced action where the fun is in the journey, not the destination. Find more comedies that prioritize laughs and clever gags.

playful
silly
slapstick
witty
chaotic
lighthearted
Tone: whimsical, silly
Pacing: fast, energetic

Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern is a simple comedic conflict, often a duel of wits or a series of pranks. The plot serves as a framework for a rapid succession of gags, physical comedy, and surreal twists. The ending often feels ambiguous or circular, emphasizing that the chaotic fun is the real point of the story.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared mood: they are purposefully silly, energetically paced, and avoid heavy emotional stakes. The focus is on creating a consistently playful and humorous atmosphere through visual gags, witty dialogue, and unpredictable events.

Scavenger Hunt

1979

Christmas in July

1940

Laughing Gravy

1931

The Three Stooges

2012

The Simple Things

2015

You Must Be Joking

1965

Candy Cane Lane

2023

Shrimps for a Day

1934

If you liked this

Movies Like A Feather in His Hare

Similar movies to A Feather in His Hare: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.

Browse all movie summaries

The Fair Haired Hare

1951

Hiawatha’s Rabbit Hunt

1941

Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid

1942

Rabbit’s Feat

1960

A Wild Hare

1940

All This and Rabbit Stew

1941

Horse Hare

1960

The Heckling Hare

1941

His Hare Raising Tale

1951

Hair-Raising Hare

1946

Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears

1944

Porky’s Hare Hunt

1938

Every angle

A Feather in His Hare (1948) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters

Everything about A Feather in His Hare in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning and a spoiler-free summary. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.

Coming soon on iOS and Android

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.

Learn more about the app