A scientist invents the portable hole, only to have a thief steal his samples to go on a crime spree.A scientist invents the portable hole, only to have a thief steal his samples to go on a crime spree.A scientist invents the portable hole, only to have a thief steal his samples to go on a crime spree.
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Bea Benaderet
- Mrs. Gertrude Calculus
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Robert C. Bruce
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThis cartoon was produced during the brief shutdown of Warner Bros.'s animation department in 1953. Since Robert McKimson had no crew at the time, he decided to animate the whole cartoon himself. McKimson considered this one of his best cartoons.
- Quotes
Calvin Q. Calculus: I invented the portable hole for the good of humanity. But let us all hope it will never be used for evil purposes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Bugs Bunny Show: Prison to Prison (1961)
Featured review
Very clever, well-animated and funny
The Hole Idea is not one of Robert McKimson's best, the writing occasionally does try to go in too many directions, but it is still a very good cartoon with a clever if ever so slightly silly idea. The animation quality itself is detailed and colourful and the very best of the visual ideas are eye-catching. The music has much liveliness and character, the way it's composed fits perfectly with the gags, the facial expressions, gestures and how the characters are feeling. Apart from when it does try to do too much, the writing is still high in wit and energy, while the gags- the ending in particular is great- are as clever and imaginative as the idea, which is explored intelligently and to its full potential complete with snappy pacing and colourful characters. There are a few strands that are familiar(husband forgetting their anniversary to the annoyance of his wife) but dealt with in a fresh way. The voice acting from Bea Beanderet and especially Mel Blanc is wonderful. Overall, while McKimson has done better The Hole Idea is nonetheless very enjoyable, being clever in humour and animation. 9/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Jun 1, 2013
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- Волшебные дырки
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- Runtime7 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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