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Book Revue

  • 1946
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7.1/10
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Book Revue (1946)
AnimationComedyFamilyShort

As the literary characters come to life in a bookstore at night, Daffy Duck sings and dances before being chased by the Big Bad Wolf.As the literary characters come to life in a bookstore at night, Daffy Duck sings and dances before being chased by the Big Bad Wolf.As the literary characters come to life in a bookstore at night, Daffy Duck sings and dances before being chased by the Big Bad Wolf.

  • Director
    • Robert Clampett
  • Writer
    • Warren Foster
  • Stars
    • Mel Blanc
    • Bea Benaderet
    • Sara Berner
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Clampett
    • Writer
      • Warren Foster
    • Stars
      • Mel Blanc
      • Bea Benaderet
      • Sara Berner
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Mel Blanc
    Mel Blanc
    • Daffy Duck
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
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    Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet
    • Bobby-Soxer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
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    Sara Berner
    Sara Berner
    • Mrs. Aldrich
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Richard Bickenbach
    • Various
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Robert C. Bruce
    • Henry the VIII
    • (uncredited)
    Stan Freberg
    Stan Freberg
    • Frank Sinatra
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    The Sportsmen Quartet
    • Vocalists
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Clampett
    • Writer
      • Warren Foster
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    10TheLittleSongbird

    Even better than "Have You Got Any Castles"?

    I love both Have You Got Any Castles? and Book Revue, both are very colourful and clever literary takes, but if I had a preference I have to go with Book Revue. The animation here is wonderful, very colourful and vibrant, and the music is superb, especially liked the use of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata at the beginning. The singing is top notch, and the references are recognisable and a delight to watch. And the main reason why I prefer Book Revue is because of Daffy Duck, he is absolutely hilarious, whether this is his best cartoon overall is up for debate as there are so many exceptional ones, but this is for me one of his funnier performances. Out of the supporting characters, the rapacious Big Bad Wolf is my favourite. The cartoon moves really quickly, the humour is spot on and Sara Berner and Mel Blanc's voice work is outstanding. Overall, superb cartoon and although I loved Have You Got Any Castles, I prefer this one but only marginally, probably the fact that Daffy's in it is to do with it. 10/10 Bethany Cox
    10movieman_kev

    the best 'books are alive' short I've seen

    Daffy Duck stars in the surreal short that has all the books of a book store coming alive in humorous ways. Fawning over Frank Sinatra, whom Daffy seeks to steal the spotlight from with his Danny Kaye impersonation (and he succeeds I might add). He also goes up against the Big Bad Wolf in this great Robert Clampett short (and pretty much all of Clampetts work on Looney Tunes was indeed great, so for this to be one of the standouts is really saying something). This animated short can be seen on Disc 4 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 2 and also features an optional commentary by Micheal Barrier.

    My Grade: A+
    10lee_eisenberg

    So great, so clever...and to think that I didn't get it as a youngster.

    Part of the reason that the Looney Tunes cartoons were so great is that they exposed children to high culture. "Book Revue" is one of the many cartoons that does this. Featuring a book store where the literature does impersonations of Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, and others, they go all out here.

    One thing that I have to admit is that when I was six years old, I didn't get the references; I mean, how many six-year-old children can identify William Shakespeare or Dante's "Inferno"? I also didn't know that Daffy Duck was doing a skit based on Danny Kaye.

    But even if you don't get all the jokes, it's still a hoot just for what they show. You're sure to love it.
    7StrictlyConfidential

    Read All About It!

    (*Daffy Duck quote*) - "La Cucaracha... So round - So firm - So fully packed - And, so easy on the draw."

    When it comes to "Looney Tunes" - I'd say that "Book Revue" has got to be one of the looniest of them all.

    Between the music, the books, and, yes, Daffy Duck chewing up the scenery - "Book Revue" is an enjoyably haywire cartoon whose non-stop action is delightfully delivered (at full-throttle) by the imaginative animation team at Warner Bros. Studios.

    Originally released back in 1946 - This animated short certainly benefited greatly by its impressive direction from American animator, Robert Clampett (1913-1984).
    10phantom_tollbooth

    A classic and easily the best of the "books come to life" subgenre

    Of all the cartoons where books, magazines etc. come to life, Bob Clampett's 'Book Revue' is by far the finest. The problem with many of these kind of cartoons is that they rely on cultural references that have been long forgotten, inescapably dating the picture. Although there are many references to popular books of the day in 'Book Revue', it manages to sidestep the detrimental dating effect thanks to Clampett's typically engaging speedy pacing and the inclusion of Daffy Duck as a character. Daffy emerges from the cover of a Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies comic and proceeds to completely steal the cartoon away from all the witty book parodies. Ever the showman, Daffy opens with a Danny Kaye impersonation followed by the highlight of the cartoon, a phenomenal scat version of the Little Red Riding Hood Story. Mel Blanc must be given enormous credit for pulling this off so brilliantly but Clampett makes it all the better by matching this brilliant vocal performance with stunning visual, including the infamous moment in which Daffy turns into a giant eyeball. This is the sort of joke no other director would even attempt and Clampett pulls it off with grotesque glee, 'Book Revue' is so much better than all other cartoons of its kind because it doesn't get hung up on visual pun after visual pun. Instead, Clampett uses these books as the backdrop against which to stage a high speed chase. Unlike some of these reference heavy shorts, 'Book Revue' can be enjoyed whether you get the reference points or not. It's a classic cartoon bursting with energy and ideas.

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    • Trivia
      Daffy Duck's impersonation is based on Danny Kaye, probably parodying his "Tchaikovsky and Other Russians" routine.
    • Goofs
      As Daffy and Little Red Riding Hood are dancing at the end, the dancers in the background suddenly disappear.
    • Quotes

      Daffy Duck: Swing music. Jazz. Phooey! Ah, bublichas, how difference in my native willage. Soft music, wiolins, the happy peoples sitting on their balalaikas, playing their samovars. And then, there was Cucaracha. Ah, Cucaracha: so round, so firm, so fully packed, and so easy on the draw. They would sink to me a little gypsy love song, like this. Listen. CUCARA-CHA! Cucaracha, cucaracha - hoo hoo hoo hoo! Cucaracha, cucaracha - hoohoohoohoo!

    • Alternate versions
      When this Looney Tunes cartoon was released to television as a Merrie Melodies/Blue Ribbon, the title was changed to "Book Review" and all the specific credits deleted. The original print with the correct title is available fully restored on the Looney Tunes Golden Collection Vol. 2.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Bob Clampett Show: Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid/A Gruesome Twosome/Book Revue (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Carolina in the Morning
      (uncredited)

      Music by Walter Donaldson

      Lyrics by Gus Kahn

      Wacky version sung by Mel Blanc (as Daffy Duck) while doing his Danny Kaye impersonation

      Also played when Daffy and Red Riding Hood are dancing

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    • Which series is this from: Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies?
    • List: Warner Brothers cartoons with books that come to life
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    • Release date
      • January 5, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Libros famosos
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Cartoon Studios
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    • Runtime
      7 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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