Direction
Chuck Jones timing precision in miniature form
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn animation gymnastics, no shortcuts
Sound
Mel Blanc's hyena cackle steals the show
Director
Chuck Jones
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Chuck Jones's earliest solo directorial efforts, before he fully developed his signature 'less is more' style.
The 'Two Curious Puppies' were a short-lived Merrie Melodies attempt to replicate the success of Tom and Jerry—Disney's Lady and the Tramp wishes it had this energy.
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