Direction
Chuck Jones timing so sharp it hurts.
Acting
Mel Blanc's scream opera deserves a Grammy.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn anarchy—every frame is a masterpiece.
Director
Chuck Jones
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The aria 'Largo al factotum' from Rossini's Barber of Seville became Bugs' signature thanks to this short.
Chuck Jones insisted on using a real opera singer's vocals to make the torment land harder—classical music snobs still debate if this elevates or exploits the form.
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