Chuck Jones, What's Opera, Doc? USA 1957
Might as well stop here as this is considered the acme of Jones' work at Warner Bros. How many other shorts can boast a Wagnerian score?
Elmer is a hero in the proper opera tradition, prancing around with his spear and magic helmet. When he spots a rabbit hole, this prompts "kill the wabbit!" But suddenly, Brunhilda the Valkyrie appears! How can Elmer resist such charms?
Perfect. Some fans even argue this should have been the last Bugs Bunny short as the bar was set so high with this one.
The use of classical music really pushed this past your average short. I remember thinking of this short every time I heard "Ride of the Valkyries".
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