Dumb-Hounded is an American animation short from 1943. It's notable for being the first cartoon to star Droopy and the Wolf.
Plot[]
The wolf escapes from prison. Several police dogs are freed to search him, but one one them, Droopy, remains behind and informs the audience that he is the hero of the story. He quickly finds the wolf who tries to escape from Droopy throughout the entire picture. However, everywhere he flees Droopy pops up. In the end Droopy manages to crush the Wolf by throwing a huge rock on his head. As the police awards Droopy his reward he jumps about in complete enthusiasm, only to pause and inform the audience: " You know what, I'm very happy".
Voices[]
Legacy[]
Northwest Hounded Police (1946) features Droopy and the Wolf character in a similar set-up. Again the Wolf flees from Droopy who keeps popping up in unexpected places.
Gallery[]
Droopy: "Now let's not get nosey, bub."
Trivia[]
- An original print contains the wartime rationing gag (footage still at large), the gag has been lost and destroyed due to a 1978 George Eastman House fire.