Punch Trunk (1953): Cast
Punch Trunk is a 1953 short animated comedy directed by Chuck Jones, starring Mel Blanc as Birdbath Owner, Asylum Collector, John, Drunk, Circus Cat, Dr. Robert Bruce Cameron, June Foray and Bea Benaderet. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Punch Trunk About?
The premise of Punch Trunk without spoilers.
A tiny elephant emerges from a banana boat and wanders through the streets, sparking chaos and bewilderment among residents. As the animal roams, townspeople debate the sightings, attributing them to mass hysteria, madness, or even dipsomania, fueling a surreal frenzy of speculation and alarm.
Punch Trunk Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- little girl
- doubt
- circus animal
- elephant
- miniature elephant
- city
- narrator
- opening narration
- ship
- birdbath
- straitjacket
- optometrist
+28 more Show fewer
- eyeglasses
- drunk
- drunkard
- intoxicated
- newspaper headline
- mass hysteria
- scientist
- reference to michael maltese
- reference to robert c. bruce
- television host
- watching tv
- circus
- circus elephant
- cat
- bird
- clothesline
- clothespin
- double take
- psychiatrist patient session
- flagpole
- psychoanalysis
- switching places
- mother daughter relationship
- john and marsha
- dollhouse
- surrealism
- miniature animal
- looney tunes
Punch Trunk Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc leads the cast as Birdbath Owner, Asylum Collector, John, Drunk, Circus Cat, Dr. Robert Bruce Cameron, with June Foray as Jennene and Bea Benaderet as Marsha, Delores. Directed by Chuck Jones; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chuck Jones
-
Mel Blanc as Birdbath Owner, Asylum Collector, John, Drunk, Circus Cat, Dr. Robert Bruce Cameron - June Foray as Jennene
- Bea Benaderet as Marsha, Delores
- Robert C. Bruce as Narrator, Psychiatrist, Radio Announcer
More from Chuck Jones
More films directed by Chuck Jones, best-rated first: Gremlins 2: The New Batch, From Hare to Eternity, Superior Duck and Another Froggy Evening.
Seen Punch Trunk?
Movies Like Punch Trunk
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Punch and Judy, Punch Drunks and Punch and Judo.
Punch Trunk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Punch Trunk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Punch Trunk?
Punch Trunk runs 7 minutes.
When was Punch Trunk released?
Punch Trunk was released on December 19, 1953.
Who directed Punch Trunk?
Punch Trunk was directed by Chuck Jones.
More films by Chuck Jones Who is in the cast of Punch Trunk?
Punch Trunk stars Mel Blanc as Birdbath Owner, Asylum Collector, John, Drunk, Circus Cat, Dr. Robert Bruce Cameron, June Foray as Jennene and Bea Benaderet as Marsha, Delores, among 4 credited actors.
Does Punch Trunk have a post-credit scene?
No. Punch Trunk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
