You Ought to Be in Pictures
A young, ambitious rabbit, starry-eyed with dreams of Hollywood fame, sneaks onto a movie lot, convinced his raw talent will outshine every screen legend. His naive enthusiasm crashes headfirst into the gritty reality of filmmaking—temperamental directors, impossible stunts, and rivals playing for keeps. Each attempt to seize the spotlight spirals into a cascade of comedic mishaps, transforming the soundstage into a chaotic battleground where grand ambition meets the unforgiving physics of cartoon comedy.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1940 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy |
| Director | Friz Freleng |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (58 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A quintessential 1940s cartoon comedy that deftly skewers Hollywood ambition through the lens of a hapless dreamer, whose aspirations collide with reality in a series of brilliantly timed gags.
What lingers after the reel ends is the infectious, frenetic energy of golden-age animation and a timeless satire on the pursuit of fame. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Friz Freleng
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The chaotic buzz of a movie lot, punctuated by exaggerated takes and cartoonish pandemonium.
🎭 Cast
Mel Blanc
Porky Pig / Daffy Duck / Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Leon Schlesinger
Self
Henry Binder
Stagehand (uncredited)
Gerry Chiniquy
Movie Director (uncredited)
Robert Clampett
Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chuck Jones
Guy Running Out at Super Speed (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael Maltese
Studio Guard (uncredited)
Fred Jones
Animator (uncredited)
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