"Pigs in a Polka" (1943 Original Colorized Cartoon)

Pigs in a Polka" is a delightful 1943 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng. This animated short, released on February 6, 1943, cleverly parodies two iconic Walt Disney Productions films: 1933's "Three Little Pigs" and 1940's "Fantasia." The timeless tale of The Three Little Pigs unfolds to the enchanting melodies of Brahms' "Hungarian Dances," including No. 5, No. 7, No. 6, and No. 17. With minimal dialogue, the cartoon humorously pays homage to its Disney counterparts. Nominated for the 1942 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons, "Pigs in a Polka" is a whimsical and culturally subversive addition to the Merrie Melodies legacy.