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{{Infobox film
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| name = Feather Finger
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| cartoon_name = Feather Finger
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| series = [[Merrie Melodies]] ([[Daffy Duck]]/[[Speedy Gonzales]])
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| director = [[Robert McKimson]]
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| story = Michael O'Connor
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| editing = Eugene Marks
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| director = [[Robert McKimson]]
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| animator = [[Manuel Perez (animator)|Manny Perez]]<br>[[Norman McCabe|Norm McCabe]]<br>George Grandpré<br>Ted Bonnicksen<br>[[Bob Matz]]<br>Don Williams
| story_artist = [[Michael O'Connor (animator)|Michael O'Connor]]
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| layout_artist = Dick Ung
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| animator = [[Manny Perez (animator)|Manny Perez]]<br>[[Norm McCabe]]<br>[[George Grandpré]]<br>[[Ted Bonnicksen]]<br>[[Bob Matz]]<br>[[Don Williams (animator)|Don Williams]]
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| background_artist = Tom O'Loughlin
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| layout_artist = [[Dick Ung]]
| starring = [[Mel Blanc]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Feather Finger (1966): Cast |publisher=The Big Cartoon DataBase |accessdate=7 September 2021 |url=https://www.bcdb.com/cartoon-characters/4455-Feather-Finger}}{{dead link|date=January 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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| background_artist = [[Tom O'Loughlin]]
| voice_actor = [[Mel Blanc]]
| music = [[Walter Greene]]
| producer = [[David H. DePatie]]<br>[[Friz Freleng]]<ref name=BigFeather>{{cite web |title=Feather Finger (1966): Main |publisher=[[The Big Cartoon DataBase]] |accessdate=7 September 2021 |url=https://www.bcdb.com/cartoon/4455-Feather-Finger}}{{dead link|date=January 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
| musician = [[Walter Greene]]
| studio = [[DePatie–Freleng Enterprises]]
| producer = [[David DePatie]]<br>[[Friz Freleng]]
| studio = [[Warner Bros. Cartoons]]<br>[[The Vitaphone Corporation]]
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|1966|08|20|ref1=<ref name=BigFeather/>}}
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]
| color_process = [[Color motion picture film|Color]]<ref name=BigFeather/>
| release_date = 1966 (USA)
| runtime = 6:10
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| runtime = 6:10
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| movie_language = English
| language = English
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| preceded_by = ''[[A Squeak In The Deep]]''
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| followed_by = ''[[Swing Ding Amigo]]''
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'''''Feather Finger''''' is a 1966 [[Warner Bros.]] ''[[Merrie Melodies]]'' cartoon directed by [[Robert McKimson]].<ref name=Beck>{{cite book |last1=Beck |first1=Jerry |last2=Friedwald |first2=Will |title=Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons |date=1989 |publisher=Henry Holt and Co |isbn=0-8050-0894-2 |page=359}}</ref> It was released on August 20, 1966, and stars [[Daffy Duck]] and [[Speedy Gonzales]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Lenburg |first1=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons |date=1999 |publisher=Checkmark Books |isbn=0-8160-3831-7 |accessdate=6 June 2020 |url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780816038312 |url-access=registration |pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780816038312/page/60 60]-62}}</ref>
'''''Feather Finger''''' is a 1966 [[Merrie Melodies]] animated short starring [[Daffy Duck]] and [[Speedy Gonzales]].

The film is set in [[Texas]], near the [[Mexico–United States border]]. Daffy is impoverished, and consequently agrees to defend a small town from Speedy. He is hired as a [[gunslinger]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
The story takes place in a town called Hangtree, Texas, as shown on a sign (HANGTREE, TEXAS: A REAL SWINGIN' TOWN POP. 22; 21 after a gunshot is heard, which likely killed somebody). Daffy Duck is poor and begging for charity when he sees a notice that Mayor Katt is hiring gunslingers for $15 per week. After speaking to the mayor, Daffy agrees to catch Speedy Gonzales, "the fastest mouse in all [[Mexico]]."
The story takes place in a town called Hangtree, Texas. Daffy Duck is poor and begging for charity when he sees a notice that Mayor Katt is hiring [[gunslingers]] for $15 per week. After speaking to the mayor, Daffy agrees to catch Speedy Gonzales, "the fastest mouse in all [[Mexico]]."


While waiting by the [[United States]]/[[Mexico|Mexican]] border for Speedy, Daffy decides to practice his gunslinging, and accidentally shoots himself. Speedy comes across him, and he shoots him; Speedy disappears, prompting him to comment, "I must have blown him to smithereens"; he did so, as Speedy held onto the bullet all the way to the city limits of Smithereens. Speedy returns and shoves the bullet back up the gun, causing it to explode.
While waiting by the [[Mexico–United States border]] for Speedy, Daffy practices his gunslinging, and accidentally shoots himself. Speedy comes across him, and he shoots him; Speedy disappears, prompting him to comment, "I must have blown him to smithereens"; he did so, as Speedy held onto the bullet all the way to the city limits of Smithereens. Speedy returns and shoves the bullet back up the gun, causing it to explode.


Daffy decides to try a less direct approach by disguising himself as a Mexican; Speedy is not fooled, however, and this fails. Next, he offers Speedy a drink of [[nitroglycerin]], but the mouse lets it slide down the counter and explode (Daffy: "This is getting monotonous"). He then lures Speedy with a giant cheese on a [[mousetrap]]; the mouse sees this and takes it to Mexico. Daffy, not wanting to go with him, sneaks out and falls down a [[Canyon|gorge]]. His next attempt involves shooting a cannon at Speedy, which also fails, as he is smashed into a canyon wall. When Speedy offers assistance, Daffy finally captures him.
Daffy tries a less direct approach by disguising himself as a Mexican; Speedy is not fooled, so this fails. Next, he offers Speedy a drink of [[nitroglycerin]], but the mouse lets it slide down the counter and explode (Daffy: "This is getting monotonous"). He then lures Speedy with a giant cheese on a [[mousetrap]]; the mouse sees this and takes it to Mexico. Daffy, not wanting to go with him, sneaks out and falls down a [[Canyon|gorge]]. His next attempt involves shooting a cannon at Speedy, which also fails, as he is smashed into a canyon wall. When Speedy offers assistance, Daffy finally captures him.


He returns him to the Mayor, who gives him only fifty-six and a quarter cents, as he only worked an hour and a half. Daffy, enraged at having no tip, promptly releases Speedy. The Mayor beats Daffy up, and he is back on the streets begging again.
He returns him to the Mayor, who gives him only fifty-six and a quarter cents, as he only worked an hour and a half. Daffy, enraged at having no tip, promptly releases Speedy. The Mayor beats Daffy up, and he is back on the streets begging again.

==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
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*[[List of American films of 1966]]
* [[List of Daffy Duck cartoons]]
* [[List of Daffy Duck cartoons]]

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Latest revision as of 05:00, 16 November 2024

Feather Finger
Directed byRobert McKimson
Story byMichael O'Connor
Produced byDavid H. DePatie
Friz Freleng[1]
StarringMel Blanc[2]
Edited byEugene Marks
Music byWalter Greene
Animation byManny Perez
Norm McCabe
George Grandpré
Ted Bonnicksen
Bob Matz
Don Williams
Layouts byDick Ung
Backgrounds byTom O'Loughlin
Color processColor[1]
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • August 20, 1966 (1966-08-20)[1]
Running time
6:10
LanguageEnglish

Feather Finger is a 1966 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.[3] It was released on August 20, 1966, and stars Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales.[4]

The film is set in Texas, near the Mexico–United States border. Daffy is impoverished, and consequently agrees to defend a small town from Speedy. He is hired as a gunslinger.

Plot

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The story takes place in a town called Hangtree, Texas. Daffy Duck is poor and begging for charity when he sees a notice that Mayor Katt is hiring gunslingers for $15 per week. After speaking to the mayor, Daffy agrees to catch Speedy Gonzales, "the fastest mouse in all Mexico."

While waiting by the Mexico–United States border for Speedy, Daffy practices his gunslinging, and accidentally shoots himself. Speedy comes across him, and he shoots him; Speedy disappears, prompting him to comment, "I must have blown him to smithereens"; he did so, as Speedy held onto the bullet all the way to the city limits of Smithereens. Speedy returns and shoves the bullet back up the gun, causing it to explode.

Daffy tries a less direct approach by disguising himself as a Mexican; Speedy is not fooled, so this fails. Next, he offers Speedy a drink of nitroglycerin, but the mouse lets it slide down the counter and explode (Daffy: "This is getting monotonous"). He then lures Speedy with a giant cheese on a mousetrap; the mouse sees this and takes it to Mexico. Daffy, not wanting to go with him, sneaks out and falls down a gorge. His next attempt involves shooting a cannon at Speedy, which also fails, as he is smashed into a canyon wall. When Speedy offers assistance, Daffy finally captures him.

He returns him to the Mayor, who gives him only fifty-six and a quarter cents, as he only worked an hour and a half. Daffy, enraged at having no tip, promptly releases Speedy. The Mayor beats Daffy up, and he is back on the streets begging again.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Feather Finger (1966): Main". The Big Cartoon DataBase. Retrieved 7 September 2021.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Feather Finger (1966): Cast". The Big Cartoon DataBase. Retrieved 7 September 2021.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 359. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
  4. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 60-62. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.

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