All Fowled Up

All Fowled Up

Year: 1955

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert McKimson

Animation

Henery the Chicken Hawk wanders onto the farm of the feuding Foghorn Leghorn and the barnyard dog, hoping to catch a chicken for dinner. When Foghorn tries to drop concrete on the dog, the chute misfires and the slab falls on him, freezing him in a “Thinker” pose. Henery ropes the cement‑laden rooster and drags him home, eyeing a chicken supper.

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Barnyard, Dawg's Kennel

The action unfolds on a rustic barnyard centered around a dog kennel and nearby structures. Key moments occur near a well, a cement mixer, and improvised gadgets like a flying plate, illustrating a lively, comical farm setting. The space doubles as a playground for slapstick chases and pranks between rival animals.

🌾 Farmyard 🐶 Kennel 🐔 Rooster's Domain

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Main Characters – All Fowled Up (1955)

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Foghorn Leghorn (Mel Blanc)

A boastful, loud-mouthed rooster who loves turning farm life into a stage for bravado. He crafts elaborate pranks to outsmart Dawg and Henery Hawk, but his schemes repeatedly backfire due to overconfidence and quick reversals by his rivals. His swagger and slapstick timing are the core drivers of the comedy.

🗣️ Boastful 🐓 Rooster 🎭 Prankster

Henery Hawk (Mel Blanc)

A small but determined chicken hawk who relentlessly pursues Foghorn, using misdirection and bold actions that spark a chain of wild chases. His attempts to grab a meal become the spark that drives the rooster’s escalating pranks. He adds a nimble, opportunistic edge to the barnyard dynamic.

🪶 Small 🦅 Hawk 🎯 Schemer

Barnyard Dawg (Mel Blanc)

A wary, quick-tempered dog who guards his kennel and serves as the main counterweight to Foghorn’s schemes. He reacts with a mix of bravado and caution, countering (and sometimes inadvertently enabling) the rooster’s plans. Dawg’s practical, no-nonsense approach keeps the chaos in check and fuels the comedy.

🐶 Bulldog 🛡️ Guard 🧠 Canny

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Major Themes – All Fowled Up (1955)

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🎭 Pranks & Rivalry

Foghorn Leghorn drives the plot through elaborate pranks aimed at Dawg and Henery Hawk. The rivalry escalates as each character attempts to outwit the others, turning the barnyard into a stage for slapstick comedy. The humor relies on timing, misdirection, and the arrogance of the prankster. The dynamic shows how bravado can backfire in surprising, humorous ways.

💥 Consequences

Every scheme triggers unintended consequences that rebound on the schemer. Dawg’s wary reactions and resourceful counter-moves offset Foghorn’s plans, generating chaos rather than a clean win. The short uses physical comedy to illustrate cause-and-effect without moralizing. The consequences reinforce the episodic, self-contained nature of the humor.

🧠 Cleverness vs Boast

The trio embodies a clash between boastful bravado and practical cunning. Henery Hawk’s persistence clashes with Foghorn’s swagger, while Dawg quietly leverages his street-smarts to survive the chaos. The humor often arises from overconfidence meeting clever resistance, revealing that wit and timing trump size. The dynamic highlights the tension between showmanship and real-world problem solving.

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