Mexican Boarders
| Mexican Boarders | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | Friz Freleng Hawley Pratt (co-director) |
| Story by | John Dunn[1] |
| Produced by | David H. DePatie (uncredited) |
| Starring | Mel Blanc Tom Holland (uncredited) |
| Narrated by | Tom Holland (uncredited) |
| Edited by | Treg Brown |
| Music by | Milt Franklyn |
| Animation by | Virgil Ross Gerry Chiniquy Bob Matz Art Leonardi Lee Halpern |
| Layouts by | Hawley Pratt |
| Backgrounds by | Tom O'Loughlin |
| Color process | Technicolor |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date | May 12, 1962 |
Running time | 6 minutes |
| Language | English |
Mexican Boarders is a 1962 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon short directed by Friz Freleng.[2] The short was released on May 12, 1962, and stars Speedy Gonzales and Sylvester.[3] Voice actors are Mel Blanc (doing the voices of Sylvester and Speedy), and Tom Holland as the narrator.
Plot
Speedy Gonzales resides in the lavish hacienda of José Álvaro Meléndez in an unnamed Mexican metropolis. Meanwhile, Sylvester the Cat relentlessly pursues Speedy, earning the moniker of "the most pooped cat in all Mexico" due to his futile efforts. Despite ingesting pep pills to boost his energy, Sylvester's endeavors to capture Speedy remain unsuccessful.
The dynamic of their chase is disrupted by the arrival of Slowpoke Rodriguez, Speedy's country cousin, recognized for his laid-back demeanor and bindle stick. Mistakenly viewing Slowpoke as an easier target, Sylvester permits his entry into the hacienda, only for Speedy to swiftly rescue him. Slowpoke's subsequent attempts to procure food are likewise thwarted by Speedy, culminating in a successful cheese raid from the kitchen, albeit with Slowpoke lamenting the absence of Tabasco sauce.
Sylvester then resorts to trapping Speedy with glue, inadvertently ingesting hot sauce in the process. Despite a satisfying meal, Slowpoke yearns for dessert, prompting another raid on the pantry. Sylvester's efforts to impede their progress with wire mesh prove futile, as Speedy effortlessly overcomes the obstacle, leaving Sylvester in disarray.
Slowpoke's cunning intellect surpasses his leisurely pace, outwitting Sylvester and transforming him into an unwitting servant.
Other media
Portions of this short were edited into the 1964 short Road to Andalay and the 1982 feature film Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales.[4]
Home media
The unedited cartoon was released on DVD in November 2006 on the third disc of Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 4.[5] This DVD release includes a commentary track by animator Greg Ford.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Beck, Jerry (1991). I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat: Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety. New York: Henry Holt and Co. p. 150. ISBN 0-8050-1644-9.
- ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 337. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
- ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. XXX. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ Weinberg, Scott (October 31, 2005). "Looney Tunes Movie Collection". DVD Talk. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- ^ Desowitz, Bill (August 29, 2006). "Frank Tashlin Spotlighted in New Golden Looney Tunes DVD Collection". Animation World Network. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
- ^ Rich, Jamie S. (November 18, 2006). "Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume Four". DVD Talk. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
External links
- Mexican Boarders at IMDb