Feather Bluster (1958): Cast & Plot
Feather Bluster is a 1958 short animated film directed by Robert McKimson, starring Mel Blanc as Foghorn Leghorn / Barnyard Dawg. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Robert McKimson
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Feather Bluster About?
The premise of Feather Bluster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An elderly Foghorn Leghorn and his barnyard dog friend reminisce about decades of violent, back‑and‑forth heckling, oblivious to the fact that, beyond their window, their grandsons are repeating the same routine. The short functions as a clip show, relying heavily on footage lifted from earlier cartoons.
Feather Bluster Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- foghorn leghorn character
- henery hawk character
- cartoon rooster
- anthropomorphic animal
- cartoon hawk
- older version of character
- grandfather grandson relationship
- old age
- barnyard dawg character
- doghouse
- fence
- painting
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- chase
- chopping down a tree
- lathe
- workshop
- reminiscing
- memory
- bone
- spring
- pipeline
- dynamite
- cigarette lighter
- old man
- green paint
- playing checkers
- child
- grandchild
- acme brand
- dog
- eavesdropping
- surrealism
- cartoon dog
- cartoon chicken
- rooster
- chicken
- merrie melodies
- clip show
Feather Bluster Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc plays Foghorn Leghorn / Barnyard Dawg in Feather Bluster. Directed by Robert McKimson.
- Director Robert McKimson
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Mel Blanc as Foghorn Leghorn / Barnyard Dawg
More from Robert McKimson
More films directed by Robert McKimson: Daffy Duck’s Movie: Fantastic Island, Bugs Bunny’s Mad World of Television, Bugs Bunny’s Thanksgiving Diet and The Bugs Bunny Mother’s Day Special.
Feather Bluster Plot Summary
What happens in Feather Bluster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story opens with an elderly Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg peacefully playing checkers, their quiet competition hinting at a long-standing feud that has weathered countless years of back-and-forth banter. The scene feels patient and warm, as the elder birds exchange gruff wisdom and the casual rhythm of a game that seems to outlive them both. The checkerboard becomes a stage for a history that each of them keeps close, a backdrop to the louder, noisier memories they share in passing.
Full summary
The whole story of Feather Bluster, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Feather Bluster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What board game are the elderly Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg playing when the film opens?
Feather Bluster Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Un souvenir alléchant” and “I nipoti”.
- Also known as
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- Un souvenir alléchant
- I nipoti
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Movies Like Feather Bluster
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Feather Dusted, The Foghorn Leghorn and The Leghorn Blows at Midnight.
Feather Bluster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Feather Bluster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Feather Bluster?
Feather Bluster runs 6 minutes.
When was Feather Bluster released?
Feather Bluster was released on May 9, 1958.
Who directed Feather Bluster?
Feather Bluster was directed by Robert McKimson.
More films by Robert McKimson Who is in the cast of Feather Bluster?
Feather Bluster stars Mel Blanc as Foghorn Leghorn / Barnyard Dawg.
Does Feather Bluster have a post-credit scene?
No. Feather Bluster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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