The Great Piggy Bank Robbery
The Great Piggy Bank Robbery

The Great Piggy Bank Robbery

1946
Movie
8 min
English

While reading his favorite comic book, Daffy accidentally knocks himself unconscious and dreams he's Duck Twacy, famous detective, trying to solve the case of the missing piggy banks. Taking a streetcar (conducted by Porky Pig, in a non-speaking cameo role) to the gangsters' hideout, he meets up with such grotesque criminals as Pickle Puss, Eighty-Eight Teeth and Neon Noodle.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Friz FrelengGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Cartoon

Plot Summary

Daffy Duck, as a detective, is hired by Penny, a young girl, to find her stolen piggy bank. His investigation leads him through a series of bizarre and surreal encounters as he questions various characters, including Penny's demanding parents and a peculiar artist. Daffy's methods are unconventional, and the chase involves increasingly absurd situations and transformations.

Critical Reception

As a classic Looney Tunes short, 'The Great Piggy Bank Robbery' is widely praised for its surreal humor, imaginative animation, and fast-paced gags. It's considered a standout example of Friz Freleng's directorial style and Daffy Duck's chaotic persona, resonating well with both contemporary audiences and subsequent generations of cartoon enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its surreal and imaginative animation style.
  • Celebrated for its rapid-fire gags and Daffy Duck's unhinged performance.
  • Considered a high point in Friz Freleng's directorial work.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this classic short, its enduring popularity and frequent reappearance in collections suggest a strong positive reception among viewers who appreciate its classic animation and humor.

Fun Fact

The short is notable for its surreal, dreamlike sequences, which were quite experimental for animation at the time and influenced later works.

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