

Hobo Bobo
Synopsis
Little Bobo the Elephant decides to leave a jungle, where he is assigned to the thankless task of moving logs with his trunk, for a glamorous life in a circus in America. On the advice of a minah bird, Bobo paints himself pink to gain access to a ship bound for the U.S., because nobody on the ship will admit to seeing a pink elephant much less act to remove the presumed hallucination. After Bobo arrives in America, a steet-cleaner washes his pink color away, and people are now willing to acknowledge seeing the little elephant. Bobo is arrested by the police and chained for trial by judge, and the judge sentences him to life - in a circus, where he is bat "boy" for the big top baseball team, and laments that he's carrying logs (i.e. bats) yet again!
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May 16, 1947
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert McKimson
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Foster
- Original Title
- Hobo Bobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert McKimson
Warren Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Robert McKimson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobo Bobo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hobo Bobo about?
Little Bobo the Elephant decides to leave a jungle, where he is assigned to the thankless task of moving logs with his trunk, for a glamorous life in a circus in America. On the advice of a minah bird, Bobo paints himself pink to gain access to a ship bound for the U.S., because nobody on the ship will admit to seeing a pink elephant much less act to remove the presumed hallucination. After Bobo arrives in America, a steet-cleaner washes his pink color away, and people are now willing to acknowledge seeing the little elephant. Bobo is arrested by the police and chained for trial by judge, and the judge sentences him to life - in a circus, where he is bat "boy" for the big top baseball team, and laments that he's carrying logs (i.e. bats) yet again!
Who directed Hobo Bobo?
Hobo Bobo was directed by Robert McKimson.
Who stars in Hobo Bobo?
The principal cast of Hobo Bobo includes Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce, Stan Freberg.
When was Hobo Bobo released and how long is it?
Hobo Bobo was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 7m.
