The First Easter Rabbit

The First Easter Rabbit

Year: 1976

Runtime: 25 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.

AnimationComedyFamily

The Delightful Tale of How Easter Became Hoppy as Well as Happy! A beloved toy stuffed rabbit is rescued by a fairy to be the first Easter Rabbit.

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1

Stuffy begins as a Christmas present

Stuffy starts life as a stuffed rabbit given to Glinda on Christmas. The gift marks the starting point of a journey that will bring him into the holidays' magic. The toy's ordinary beginnings contrast with the extraordinary events to come.

Christmas morning Glinda's home
2

Stuffy is mocked by live rabbits

Shortly after the gift, Stuffy is teased by Spats, Flops, and Whiskers, a trio of live rabbits who insist he isn’t real. They scheme and show a want for profit, treating him as an outsider. The conflict sets up the friction between them for much of the tale.

Soon after Christmas Glinda's playroom
3

Glinda falls ill and Stuffy is discarded

Glinda contracts scarlet fever, and in a bid to disinfect the playroom, her clothes and old toys, including Stuffy, are burned. This moment signals a perilous turning point for Stuffy’s fate. The scene foreshadows a miraculous return as the story unfolds.

During illness Glinda's home
4

Calliope rescues Stuffy and animates him

A sprite named Calliope rescues Stuffy from the burn pile, brings him to life, and sends him on a journey to Easter Valley. The magic recontrols his destiny, transforming him from discarded toy to active participant in a larger world. The new life begins his quest beyond Glinda's home.

Immediately after rescue Glinda's home
5

Stuffy joins forces with the others on the road

On his journey, Stuffy again crosses paths with Spats, Flops, and Whiskers, who join him, hoping to profit from their adventures. The quartet travels toward Easter Valley, their motives shifting as they foray into new possibilities. Bonds form and old enmities begin to blur.

During journey Route to Easter Valley
6

Santa guides them and urges change

They meet Santa Claus, who guides them toward Easter Valley and convinces the companions to abandon selfish plans and help with the Easter traditions. Santa’s intervention reframes their goals from personal gain to communal celebration. The journey gains purpose through his wisdom.

Arrival at Easter Valley Route to Easter Valley
7

Zero steals the Golden Easter Lily

Zero, the ice being, aided by his sapient snowball ally Bruce, discovers the secret passage to Easter Valley and steals the Golden Easter Lily, freezing the valley and breaking its eternal spring. The theft halts the rabbits’ preparations for Easter. The valley's fate hangs in the balance.

During the theft Easter Valley
8

Rabbits are snowed in, deliveries halted

With the Lily gone, Stuffy and the other rabbits are snowed in and unable to complete their Easter deliveries for Glinda's hometown. The situation intensifies as time runs short. They must find a way to restore spring and fulfill their mission.

Immediately after Lily theft Easter Valley
9

Bruce confesses; Santa rescues the rabbits

Bruce feels remorse and confesses to Santa. Santa rescues the rabbits and sets the plan to finish the Easter delivery back in motion. The moral pivot reinforces themes of redemption and teamwork. The rescue paves the way for a renewed mission.

Shortly after confession Santa's workshop
10

A new bonnet and invitation arrive for Glinda

Stuffy delivers to Glinda a new Easter bonnet and an invitation to the local Easter parade. The gift symbolizes the return of hope and the promise of a joyful celebration. Glinda’s participation signals a turning point in the town’s mood.

Early Easter Glinda's hometown
11

Parade day and hints of romance

Glinda, now recovering, attends the parade with a doctor-dispensed gift that aids her readiness. Jonathan’s romantic interest in Glinda’s mother adds a subtle subplot as they join Stuffy in the Easter Parade singing. The community unites in festive spirit.

Easter Parade day Glinda's hometown / parade route
12

Santa compels Zero to return the Lily

After the parade, Santa forces Zero to return the Lily to the valley. As Zero completes the return, he meets Stuffy for the first and only time. The reunion marks a moment of closure between the antagonists and the central character.

Post-parade Easter Valley
13

Stuffy is renamed G.B.

Stuffy's rabbit companions give him a new name, G.B., revealing that it is his older self who has been narrating the tale. The metamorphosis ties the framing narration to the narrative’s end. The identity shift reframes the entire story’s perspective.

Ending Easter Valley
14

Final greeting: Happy Easter

The narrator closes with a cheerful 'Happy Easter!' as the tale concludes. The valley is restored, the celebration goes on, and Stuffy’s journey comes full circle. The audience is left with a warm sense of seasonal triumph.

Ending Easter Valley / narrator's stage

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