A Hound for Trouble

(1951)

Starring Charlie Dog
Directed by Chuck Jones
Story by Michael Maltese
Music Carl Stalling

Premise

Charlie is stranded in Italy, where he decides on a restaurant owner as his new master. The Italian signage gags, accents, and musical cues are piled high. The song “At’sa Mattah” will be reused by McKimson and Bugs in Bedevilled Rabbit.

Quotes

Charlie: (Singing) ♫At'sa mattah, at'sa mattah, hey! At'sa mattah for you? You eat-a my raviola and-a my pastafazoola too. I'm-a give you cacciatore and a pizza that's good to chew. At'sa mattah, you no like me? Hey! At'sa matter for you? At'sa mattah, at'sa mattah, hey!—♫

Availability

  • Out of print

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