Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1918, Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun is an animation film, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. Bobby and Fido, hidden behind a snow bank, have a contraption that folds down and expands upwards. It is gradually revealed to be a snow ball gun. It is replete with a scope that Fido looks through to comment on their aim ("too high," "too low"). They successfully knock the top hat off a passing gentlemen two times in succession. Then they hit a washer woman in the head. She pursues them, getting pelted as she approaches the snow bank. Bobby and Fido take flight, pulling the gun on a small cart behind them. The washer woman runs after them. They climb a hill leaving marks in the snow. The washer woman follows.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun worth watching?
- Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun released?
- Bobby Bumps' Disappearing Gun was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.