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Short animated comedy

A Bone for a Bone (1951): Cast

A Bone for a Bone (1951) movie poster

A Bone for a Bone is a 1951 short animated comedy directed by Friz Freleng, starring Mel Blanc as Mac / Dog (voice) and Stan Freberg. It runs 7 minutes.

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A Bone for a Bone (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Friz Freleng
Genres
Comedy , Animation , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Bone for a Bone About?

The premise of A Bone for a Bone without spoilers.

In their cozy underground burrow, two well‑mannered gophers are enjoying a game of gin when a dog suddenly buries his bone directly above them. The gophers politely ask the dog to relocate the bone, hoping to restore peace, but the dog stubbornly refuses to cooperate, leaving the gophers to devise another plan.

A Bone for a Bone Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • goofy gophers characters
  • playing cards
  • card game
  • politeness
  • burying a bone
  • can of tuna
  • bone
  • hit on the head with a mallet
  • chase
  • underground
  • burrow
  • prank
+32 more
  • hose
  • gopher hole
  • deck of cards
  • dynamite
  • match
  • gunpowder
  • gas pipe
  • lighting a match
  • matchbook
  • playing gin
  • oven
  • gas line
  • tnt
  • gas oven
  • playing gin rummy
  • deception
  • glove
  • gopher
  • dog
  • home sweet home sign
  • explosion
  • card trick
  • card playing
  • playing card
  • cartoon gopher
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • anthropomorphism
  • cartoon dog
  • dog with bone
  • looney tunes
  • gin rummy
  • dog bone
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Cast & crew

A Bone for a Bone Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc leads the cast as Mac / Dog (voice), with Stan Freberg as Tosh (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Friz Freleng.

From the director

More from Friz Freleng

More films directed by Friz Freleng: Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, Bugs Bunny: All American Hero and The Chocolate Chase.

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A Bone for a Bone Also Known As

Also known as “Osso per osso”.

Also known as
  • Osso per osso

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FAQ

A Bone for a Bone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Bone for a Bone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Bone for a Bone?

A Bone for a Bone runs 7 minutes.

When was A Bone for a Bone released?

A Bone for a Bone was released on April 7, 1951.

Who directed A Bone for a Bone?

A Bone for a Bone was directed by Friz Freleng.

More films by Friz Freleng

Who is in the cast of A Bone for a Bone?

A Bone for a Bone stars Mel Blanc as Mac / Dog (voice) and Stan Freberg as Tosh (voice) (uncredited).

Does A Bone for a Bone have a post-credit scene?

No. A Bone for a Bone has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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