Little Red Riding Rabbit

Little Red Riding Rabbit

Year: 1944

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Friz Freleng

ComedyAnimation

Bugs, the Wolf and bobby-soxer Red chase each other around while Grandma is off working at Lockheed aircraft.

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1

Introduction of Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood is portrayed as an exaggerated parody of a 1940s teenage girl, with a loud voice inspired by Cass Daley. She carries a rabbit in a basket while singing the first verse of 'Five O'clock Whistle', setting the scene for the whimsical tone of the story.

2

Introduction of Bugs Bunny

As Little Red Riding Hood skips along singing, the rabbit in her basket suddenly reveals himself to be Bugs Bunny. This comical reveal introduces Bugs as a mischievous character in the parody story.

3

The Wolf tricks Little Red Riding Hood

The Big Bad Wolf tricks Little Red Riding Hood by switching a 'Shortcut to Grandma's' sign, leading her on a longer mountain path to her grandmother's house. Meanwhile, he sneaks into her grandmother's house while she is away working.

Grandmother's house
4

Wolf takes over grandmother's house

The wolf kicks out rival wolves hiding in the house, then disguises himself as Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother in an attempt to eat her. She arrives and comments on his large eyes, unaware of his true identity.

Grandmother's house
5

Encounter with Granny's impostor and Bugs' intervention

When Little Red Riding Hood mentions bringing a rabbit for dinner, the wolf shifts his focus to Bugs Bunny instead. Bugs begins evading the wolf, leading to a chase through the house filled with humorous antics and interruptions from Little Red Riding Hood.

Grandmother's house
6

The wolf flirts and gets irritated

The wolf attempts to flirt with Little Red Riding Hood in a faux French accent but quickly dismisses her when she continues to intrude. Bugs mocks the wolf, provoking him further and escalating the comedic conflict.

Grandmother's house
7

Bugs tricks the wolf into singing and dancing

Bugs irritates the wolf by mimicking his speech and gestures, then tricks him into singing and dancing to 'Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet.' This playful distraction frustrates the wolf and emphasizes Bugs' cleverness.

Grandmother's house
8

Bugs harms the wolf with hot coals

Bugs sneaks inside the wolf's nightdress and scorches his backside with a hot coal, causing the wolf to howl and leap into the air. Bugs then attempts to burn the wolf further by dumping hot coals on the floor.

Grandmother's house
9

Attempt to weigh down the wolf

Bugs stacks various heavy objects onto the wolf to make him fall on hot coals. The wolf manages to avoid the pile by doing a split and bracing himself between furniture, prolonging the chaos.

Grandmother's house
10

Red Riding Hood interrupts again

Just as Bugs is about to drop straw onto the heavy objects, Little Red Riding Hood bursts into the room once more. Her relentless interruptions frustrate Bugs, who then decides to free the wolf and take her place.

Grandmother's house
11

Red's predicament and Bugs' amusement

Little Red Riding Hood tries to hold her backside over the pile of hot coals while weighing down with objects, as Bugs and the wolf look on in amusement. Bugs finds the situation hilarious and shares a carrot with the wolf.

Grandmother's house

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