As a froggy voiced live action version of Elmer Fudd, Eugene Pallette steals this screwball comedy with songs that features "The Wizard of Oz's" Tin Man (Jack Haley) as a country bumpkin whose large pet hare becomes Pallette's target. Before you can say "What's Up Doc?", Pallette's personality changes, and not recognizing Haley, he throws him off his private train even though his loyal valet (Arthur Treacher) insists Pallette invited him aboard. In the big city, Haley is mistaken for a look-alike gangster, and joins forces with con-artist Rochelle Hudson to find new and clever ways to find a free meal, all the while trying to avoid the law and the screwy Pallette.
Amusing, light comedy fare, this is filled with interesting characterizations, especially Franklin Pangborn as a fussy foreign car salesman (delightfully sniffing in disgust when Haley compares it to a tractor), then treating Haley and Hudson to a lavish lunch simply because he believes them to be involved in the oil business. The very quiet "waskilly wabbit" steals every moment he's on screen simply because he's totally adorable. The songs don't add much but some sophisticated glamor, but contribute greatly to the unique atmosphere, especially when Hudson sings a jazzy contemporary song to show up the hammy, untalented old lady who headlines boring social events and needs to be put out to pasture.
Amusing, light comedy fare, this is filled with interesting characterizations, especially Franklin Pangborn as a fussy foreign car salesman (delightfully sniffing in disgust when Haley compares it to a tractor), then treating Haley and Hudson to a lavish lunch simply because he believes them to be involved in the oil business. The very quiet "waskilly wabbit" steals every moment he's on screen simply because he's totally adorable. The songs don't add much but some sophisticated glamor, but contribute greatly to the unique atmosphere, especially when Hudson sings a jazzy contemporary song to show up the hammy, untalented old lady who headlines boring social events and needs to be put out to pasture.
