Bell Hoppy (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1954, Bell Hoppy is a comedy and animation film directed by Robert McKimson, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Sylvester has been "blackballed" out of membership to the Loyal Order of Alley Cats Mouse and Chowder Club again. To gain the long-coveted membership, the Grand Master offers to let the lisping puddy tat place a big bell around the neck of the largest mouse he can find, so the cats can pounce on the mouse when they hear the bell. Just as that's going on, Hippety Hopper escapes from a city zoo truck. It's not long before he encounters the hapless Sylvester. Each attempt to place the bell around Hippety's neck ends with Sylvester wearing the bell (and the cats pounding the puddy into submission). In the end, Sylvester finally does get the bell around Hippety's neck, but by the time the cats are ready to pounce on the baby kangaroo-mistaken-for-a-giant-mouse, Hippety has been recaptured. The oblivious cats end up jumping in front of the city zoo truck! Sylvester now gets to serve as Loyal Order's Grand Master.
Who’s in it. Bell Hoppy stars Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Cat Leader / Cats / Zookeeper / Delivery Man (voice) and Tedd Pierce as Various (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bell Hoppy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bell Hoppy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bell Hoppy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bell Hoppy (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bell Hoppy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bell Hoppy worth watching?
- Bell Hoppy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bell Hoppy?
- Bell Hoppy stars Mel Blanc and Tedd Pierce.
- When was Bell Hoppy released?
- Bell Hoppy was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.