The Scarlet Pumpernickel (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, The Scarlet Pumpernickel is a comedy, adventure and animation film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Daffy tries to sell movie studio head J.L. his script for a swashbuckler set in Merry Olde England, a plot involving a maiden in distress, a scheming Chamberlain, an evil Grand Duke and a dashing masked hero (to be played by Daffy, of course).
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Pumpernickel stars Mel Blanc as Daffy Duck / Porky Pig / Sylvester / Highwayman / J.L. / Elmer Fudd (voice) and Bea Benaderet as The Fair Melissa (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Scarlet Pumpernickel 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 The Scarlet Pumpernickel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Pumpernickel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Pumpernickel (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scarlet Pumpernickel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scarlet Pumpernickel worth watching?
- The Scarlet Pumpernickel holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Pumpernickel?
- The Scarlet Pumpernickel stars Mel Blanc and Bea Benaderet.
- When was The Scarlet Pumpernickel released?
- The Scarlet Pumpernickel was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.