The Sheepish Wolf
The Sheepish Wolf

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The Sheepish Wolf

1948
Movie
18 min
English

Harry entertains a potential advertising client.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Director: Charles M. JonesGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this classic Looney Tunes short, a hungry wolf disguises himself as a sheep in an attempt to infiltrate a flock and catch a meal. His plan is complicated by a group of boisterous sheep who aren't easily fooled and have their own ideas about how to treat an intruder.

Critical Reception

The Sheepish Wolf is a well-regarded entry in the Looney Tunes canon, appreciated for its clever gags and classic animation style. It showcases the typical humor and characterizations that made the series popular.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty premise and comedic timing.

  • Appreciated for the classic animation and character performances.

  • Considered a solid, entertaining short from the Golden Age of animation.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the short's humor and timeless appeal. Viewers often recall the cleverness of the wolf's disguise and the sheep's boisterous reactions, making it a fondly remembered cartoon.

Fun Fact

This cartoon features an early version of the 'What's up, Doc?' catchphrase, although it's spoken by the sheep rather than Bugs Bunny, who wasn't yet a star in 1948.

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