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Forward March Hare

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Forward March Hare
Directed byCharles M. Jones
Story byMichael Maltese
Produced byEdward Selzer
StarringMel Blanc
John T. Smith
Music byCarl Stalling
Animation byKen Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Ben Washam
Layouts byMaurice Noble
Backgrounds byPhilip De Guard
Color processTechnicolor
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date
  • February 14, 1953 (1953-02-14) (U.S.)
Running time
7:10
LanguageEnglish

Forward March Hare is a 1952 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon directed by Chuck Jones.[1] The short was released on February 14, 1953, and stars Bugs Bunny.[2]

Plot

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Bugs Bunny reports to the drill sergeant in basic training

Bugs Bunny mistakenly receives a draft notice addressed to "B. Bonny," leading him to believe he has been drafted into the United States Army.

Upon arrival at the induction center, Bugs's participation elicits bemusement and incredulity from fellow recruits and military personnel alike. His exaggerated physical attributes, typified by oversized shoes and ears, contribute to a series of humorous encounters, including an unintentional bowling incident and a disruptive encounter with his drill sergeant.

Despite his earnest intentions, Bugs's unconventional approach to military life results in a succession of mishaps and disciplinary actions, leading to demotions in rank and additional duties. Bugs's unorthodox methods, such as adorning chickens in tuxedos and utilizing ammunition shells as makeshift tools, perpetuate chaos within the military barracks.

Bugs's true identity as a rabbit becomes apparent to his superiors, prompting an official apology and clarification regarding his ineligibility for military service. Nevertheless, Bugs demonstrates a willingness to contribute to the war effort, embracing a role in testing ammunition shells with characteristic humor and resilience.

Home media

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This cartoon is available on the Stars of Space Jam: Bugs Bunny VHS, and Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 4.

References

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  1. ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 245. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
  2. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 60–62. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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Preceded by Bugs Bunny Cartoons
1953
Succeeded by