Daredevil Droopy (1951): Cast & Plot
Daredevil Droopy is a 1951 short animated comedy starring Bill Thompson as Droopy (voice) (uncredited), Tex Avery and Daws Butler. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daredevil Droopy About?
The premise of Daredevil Droopy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Droopy and Spike both vie for the coveted Dare Devil Dog position at the circus. To earn the job, they each must showcase a series of impressive feats of strength and daring, and the strongest performance determines who secures the prestigious role in the circus lineup.
Daredevil Droopy Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- motorcycle
- droopy character
- burned to a crisp
- cartoon bulldog
- blackface
- circus strong man
- barbell
- rifle
- sawing a woman in half magic trick
- sawed in half magic act
- propeller
- daredevil
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- brick wall
- pistol
- blank cartridge
- juggler
- bomb
- sharpshooter
- shooting a balloon
- acrobat
- falling into a safety net
- cannon
- shot out of a cannon
- figure skating
- rival
- competing for a job
- cigarette smoking
- anthropomorphic animal
- circus
- spike the dog from droopy
- cartoon dog
- explosion
- trapeze
- tightrope
- ringmaster
- ring of fire
- jumping from height
- juggling
- ice skating
- falling from height
- dynamite
- defying gravity
- basset hound
- dog
- human cannonball
- hotfoot
- axe
- character name in title
Daredevil Droopy Cast & Characters
Bill Thompson leads the cast as Droopy (voice) (uncredited), with Tex Avery as Spike (voice) (uncredited) and Daws Butler as The Great Barko (voice) (uncredited).
- Bill Thompson as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)
- Tex Avery as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
- Daws Butler as The Great Barko (voice) (uncredited)
- Shepard Menken as Circus Man (uncredited)
Daredevil Droopy Plot Summary
What happens in Daredevil Droopy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When a traveling circus rolls into town, it proudly showcases its headline act, The Great Barko and His Famous Acrobatic Dogs. Under the bright marquee, a bold poster proclaims a new opportunity: “Dare Devil Dog Wanted,” offering Barko’s troupe to fearless canine performers. This lure grabs the attention of two ambitious rivals, Droopy and Spike, who eagerly step forward to audition for the coveted job.
Full summary
The whole story of Daredevil Droopy, scene by scene
Daredevil Droopy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Droopy trompe-la-mort” and “Droopy l'intrépide”.
- Also known as
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- Droopy trompe-la-mort
- Droopy l'intrépide
- Teufelskerle
- 胆大德鲁比
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Daredevil Droopy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Daredevil Droopy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daredevil Droopy?
Daredevil Droopy runs 6 minutes.
When was Daredevil Droopy released?
Daredevil Droopy was released on March 31, 1951.
Who is in the cast of Daredevil Droopy?
Daredevil Droopy stars Bill Thompson as Droopy (voice) (uncredited), Tex Avery as Spike (voice) (uncredited) and Daws Butler as The Great Barko (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.
Does Daredevil Droopy have a post-credit scene?
No. Daredevil Droopy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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