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From Hare to Heir

  • 1960
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  • 7m
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7.7/10
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From Hare to Heir (1960)
AnimationComedyFamilyShort

Sam, the Duke of Yosemite, will inherit one million pounds if he can keep his temper in check. Thing is, he has to endure Bugs Bunny as his house guest.Sam, the Duke of Yosemite, will inherit one million pounds if he can keep his temper in check. Thing is, he has to endure Bugs Bunny as his house guest.Sam, the Duke of Yosemite, will inherit one million pounds if he can keep his temper in check. Thing is, he has to endure Bugs Bunny as his house guest.

  • Director
    • Friz Freleng
  • Writer
    • Friz Freleng
  • Star
    • Mel Blanc
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
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    • Director
      • Friz Freleng
    • Writer
      • Friz Freleng
    • Star
      • Mel Blanc
    • 12User reviews
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    10alanwhite-37349

    My Favorite Bugs an Sam

    My favorite with these 2 Hilarious Characters Because Sam reminds me of me ! Love how Bugs pushes his buttons Then Sam Blows his top One year before I was born .
    10yborcity1

    Best of All Post-war Cartoon

    Whoever created the "Nose in the Book Penalty" is a genius. This is the best Looney Tunes short made in the Post war era. It is still funny every time I see it. The best part is the psychological battle between Yosemite Sam and Bugs. Another good part is when Sam runs far into the woods, holding his mouth, until he is far enough away to start his temper tantrum. Once you see this cartoon, you will be hooked on Looney Tunes. I think it is even better than "Hillbilly Hare" Make sure to watch this one at least twice to absorb all of the action that goes on. If you like the phrase "rackin frackin" you will like this one. The lullaby scene is tops too.
    10TheLittleSongbird

    One of my favourite Looney Tunes cartoons of all time!

    From Hare to Heir is a brilliant and non-stop laugh-fest from start to finish. As much as I do thoroughly enjoy the Bugs Bunny-Yosemite Sam shorts, From Hare to Heir is up there with their absolute best, as well as Fritz Freleng's. Bugs is intelligent, arrogant and likable all at the same time, but I found Yosemite Sam was the one to stole the show, his temper, sayings and everything about him just cracks me up. His and Bugs' rapport is a vital part of From Hare to Heir and in the form of a psychological battle between the two it is done perfectly. The dialogue has the freshness and wit you expect from Looney Tunes, "rackin' frackin'" I'll remember to use when I want to let my temper out. From Hare to Heir is full of hilarious gags, right from the dinner scene, lullaby scene, when Sam falls through his trap twice, Sam' fall down the stairs and any scene where Sam runs away and lets his temper out. The animation has lots of beautiful colour and every frame, character and detail is constructed seamlessly. The music has always been a big part of Looney Tunes' success other than the characters and the humour, and there is some great energy and lush orchestration here. Mel Blanc is brilliant as both Bugs and Sam. All in all, I've run out of words to describe the brilliance of From Hare to Heir, 10/10 Bethany Cox
    7utgard14

    "Welcome to the House of Sam."

    Very funny Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam short directed by Friz Freleng. In this one Sam is the Duke of Yosemite, who has just discovered the King has cut off his allowance and he's now broke. Then Bugs shows up at his door and tells Sam that he will inherit one million pounds so long as he keeps his temper in check. Throughout the cartoon, the volatile Sam struggles to stay calm in order to win the money. All it takes is having seen one Sam cartoon before this to know how hard that would be for him.

    One of the better '60s Bugs shorts, although Sam is more the star here and gets all the funny material. Great voice work from Mel Blanc. Nice music from Milt Franklyn. The animation is good, even if it's that slightly sketchy style from the later years that I don't prefer. The colors are beautiful. It's a fun cartoon with Yosemite Sam at his ornery but lovable best.
    10gcarras

    "From Hare to Heir":..overlooked gem..

    I truly agree with all of the other postings..incidentally, this is very similar to the blockbuster 2003 Happy Madison/Revolutoon/Columbia Pictures hit "Anger Management", starring Adam Sadnler (in the Sam role, and in the same year that WB's own failed Bugs-centric "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" later (November 2003) hit theatres.), Jack Nicholson (in the "Bugs" role), Marisa Tomeei, January Jones,etc. (Of course, unlike Sam, even Adam Sandler wins at the end..) This is one of the ,last laugh out cartoons at Warners, ironic given "What's "Opera Doc" is often considered the big gem (released three years before it). incidentally, in 1983 when this was showcased in the "Daffy Duck Movie: Fantastic Island" it ruined the whole closing gag (Sam reacting to what happened in the end--------I won't spoil it..) while adding the "Sam as heir from rich uncle" setup not mentioned in the original cartoon...and I agree Bugs knows Sam WAY too well for the old grey hare's annoying 9to Sam) traits NOT to be a COINCIDENCE (hee hee!) !! Which of course is the whole funny part..!!

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    • Trivia
      This cartoon debuts a number of changes to the opening and closing titles of Warner Bros. cartoons:
      • The copyright byline now says "Warner Bros. Pictures Inc." instead of "The Vitaphone Corp."
      • The cross-fade from the Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies card to the cartoon title is, on most cartoons, replaced with a fade to black.
      • The credits on most cartoons are now done in Dom Casual font instead of Futura.
      • On the end card, underneath "A Warner Bros. Cartoon," "A Vitagraph Release" (Looney Tunes) or "A Vitaphone Release" (Merrie Melodies) appears.
    • Goofs
      When Bugs is playing Brahms' Lullaby near Sam's room, we hear him singing to the music, but his mouth isn't moving.
    • Quotes

      Bugs Bunny: [playing on the piano and singing loudly] I dream of Jeanie, she's a light brown hare!

      [Sam is trying to sleep, but Bugs' singing and piano playing disturb his sleep]

      Yosemite Sam: [screaming] STOP THAT MUSIC, YA CRAZY RACKIN'-FRACKIN' VARMINT RABBIT!

      Bugs Bunny: [offended] Well! That should be worth, eh, £400.

      Yosemite Sam: [calming down] I was only kidding. How about singing me to sleep with that "Brahms' Lullaby"? What do you say, Frankie boy?

      Bugs Bunny: Well, maybe.

    • Connections
      Edited into Daffy Duck's Movie: Fantastic Island (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)
      (uncredited)

      Music by Harry Warren

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sam ärgere dich nicht
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Cartoon Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 7m
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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