Family ·Animation ·Comedy · United States of America · 1976 · 25m

The First Easter Rabbit

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Director
Jules BassArthur Rankin, Jr.
Cast
Burl Ives as Narrator / Older Stuffy (voice) Robert Morse as Young Stuffy (voice) Stan Freberg as Flops (voice) Paul Frees as Zero / Santa (voice) Don Messick as Whiskers / Jonathan (voice) Joan Gardner as Elizabeth / Calliope (voice)
Crew
Maury Laws — Original Music Composer Jules Bass — Writer Arthur Rankin, Jr. — Producer Jules Bass — Producer Paul Coker Jr. — Production Design
Tagline

The Delightful Tale of How Easter Became Hoppy as Well as Happy!

Synopsis

A beloved toy stuffed rabbit is rescued by a fairy to be the first Easter Rabbit.

Mood & Themes
holidayeastereaster bunnyanthropomorphic animaleaster rabbit
Key Collaborators
Jules Bass Director Arthur Rankin, Jr. Director Maury Laws Original Music Composer Jules Bass Writer Arthur Rankin, Jr. Producer Jules Bass Producer Paul Coker Jr. Production Design
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