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Half-Fare Hare (1956): Cast

Half-Fare Hare (1956) movie poster

Half-Fare Hare is a 1956 short animated comedy directed by Robert McKimson, starring Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Conductor / Railroad Dick (voice) and Daws Butler. It runs 7 minutes.

Half-Fare Hare (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Robert McKimson
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Half-Fare Hare About?

The premise of Half-Fare Hare without spoilers.

Bugs Bunny hops aboard the iconic Chattanooga Choo‑Choo train and runs into Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton, the bumbling couple from the classic television series “The Honeymooners.” Hungry and desperate, the duo spots Bugs and exclaims, “It’s foooooood!” before a comic chase ensues.

Half-Fare Hare Themes & Keywords

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  • surrealism
  • cartoon rabbit
  • railroad
  • chase on train roof
  • hobo
  • merrie melodies
  • winter
  • reference to bugs bunny
  • rabbit
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • anthropomorphism
  • bugs bunny character
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  • ralph kramden character
  • ed norton character
  • animal character name in title
  • three word title
  • newspaper
  • train
  • newspaper headline
  • train hobo
  • tramp
  • boxcar
  • hungry
  • train station
  • whistle stop
  • cauldron
  • scarf
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • chase
  • running on the roof of a train
  • alligator
  • train car
  • reference to chattanooga tennessee
  • railroad detective
  • train tunnel
  • stowaway
  • lump on head
  • crop
  • carrot
Cast & crew

Half-Fare Hare Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc leads the cast as Bugs Bunny / Conductor / Railroad Dick (voice), with Daws Butler as Ralph Kramden / Ed Norton (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Robert McKimson.

  • Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Conductor / Railroad Dick (voice) in Half-Fare Hare Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Conductor / Railroad Dick (voice)
  • Daws Butler as Ralph Kramden / Ed Norton (voice) (uncredited)
Details

Half-Fare Hare Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Le Train des Affamés” and “Clandestini in treno”.

Also known as
  • Le Train des Affamés
  • Clandestini in treno

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FAQ

Half-Fare Hare FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Half-Fare Hare, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Half-Fare Hare?

Half-Fare Hare runs 7 minutes.

When was Half-Fare Hare released?

Half-Fare Hare was released on August 18, 1956.

Who directed Half-Fare Hare?

Half-Fare Hare was directed by Robert McKimson.

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Who is in the cast of Half-Fare Hare?

Half-Fare Hare stars Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Conductor / Railroad Dick (voice) and Daws Butler as Ralph Kramden / Ed Norton (voice) (uncredited).

Does Half-Fare Hare have a post-credit scene?

No. Half-Fare Hare has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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