Of Rice and Hen (1953): Cast & Plot
Of Rice and Hen is a 1953 short animated film directed by Robert McKimson, starring Mel Blanc as Foghorn Leghorn (voice) / Banyard Dog (voice) and Bea Benaderet. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 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 Of Rice and Hen About?
The premise of Of Rice and Hen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Miss Prissy, a dim‑witted hen, hopes to win Foghorn Leghorn’s hand. Barnyard Dog volunteers to help by masquerading as a rooster, hoping to provoke jealousy in the oblivious Foghorn and push him into a hasty marriage with Prissy. The plan works, and Foghorn falls hook, line, and sinker for the ruse.
Of Rice and Hen Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- foghorn leghorn character
- miss prissy the hen character
- cartoon rooster
- cartoon hen
- anthropomorphic animal
- reference to of mice and men
- old maid
- fence post
- barn
- farm
- suicide attempt
- suicidal
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- bonnet
- rescue
- reference to paul revere
- doghouse
- barnyard dawg character
- breaking the fourth wall
- dynamite
- unwanted affection
- unrequited love
- playing hard to get
- rooster costume
- disguise
- bell tower
- getting married
- jumping off roof
- failed suicide attempt
- catching someone
- rooster
- hen
- dog
- animal in title
- bird in title
- food in title
- picnic
- spanish dance
- cartoon dog
- cartoon chicken
- surrealism
- wedding
- romantic rivalry
- chicken
- looney tunes
Of Rice and Hen Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc leads the cast as Foghorn Leghorn (voice) / Banyard Dog (voice), with Bea Benaderet as Miss Prissy (voice). Directed by Robert McKimson.
- Director Robert McKimson
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Mel Blanc as Foghorn Leghorn (voice) / Banyard Dog (voice) - Bea Benaderet as Miss Prissy (voice)
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.
Of Rice and Hen Plot Summary
What happens in Of Rice and Hen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this charming animated story, we are introduced to a lively community of hens living in a charming suburban setting where family life appears idyllic. The hens are depicted taking their chicks for walks, proudly showing off their parenting skills, and engaging in lively conversations about their daily exploits. Among them is Miss Prissy, who is often the subject of teasing and ribbing by her fellow hens. One humorous remark from a hen suggests that Miss Prissy is “lucky not to have chicks to look after,” to which others agree, implying she hasn’t yet found her match.
Full summary
The whole story of Of Rice and Hen, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Of Rice and Hen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Which rooster is the central comic character in the short?
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Movies Like Of Rice and Hen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lovelorn Leghorn, Henhouse Henery and The Foghorn Leghorn.
Of Rice and Hen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Of Rice and Hen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Of Rice and Hen?
Of Rice and Hen runs 7 minutes.
When was Of Rice and Hen released?
Of Rice and Hen was released on November 13, 1953.
Who directed Of Rice and Hen?
Of Rice and Hen was directed by Robert McKimson.
More films by Robert McKimson Who is in the cast of Of Rice and Hen?
Of Rice and Hen stars Mel Blanc as Foghorn Leghorn (voice) / Banyard Dog (voice) and Bea Benaderet as Miss Prissy (voice).
Does Of Rice and Hen have a post-credit scene?
No. Of Rice and Hen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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