Rumors | 1943 | Animation Comedy Instructional

Title: Rumors | 1943 | Animation Comedy Instructional Series: Private Snafu | Episode 9 Director: Chuck Jones Studio: Warner Bros. Cartoons / U.S. Army Signal Corps Starring: Mel Blanc Release Date: December 1943 Runtime: Approximately 4 minutes Format: Black and white, sound Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation Comedy Instructional --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Snafu hears a rumor 00:00:45 Rumor spreads through the camp 00:01:45 Panic and confusion grow 00:02:45 Enemy takes advantage 00:03:30 Snafu learns the danger --- Summary: Rumors focuses on Private Snafu’s habit of repeating unverified information. What starts as harmless gossip quickly spreads through the military camp, causing panic, misinformation, and breakdowns in morale. The cartoon demonstrates how rumors can be as damaging as enemy action, teaching soldiers the importance of relying on official information and not spreading unconfirmed reports. --- Background: Produced during World War II, Rumors was created as part of the U.S. Army’s training film program by Warner Bros. animation staff. Directed by Chuck Jones and written by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, the Private Snafu series used comedy to communicate vital wartime lessons. --- Trivia: The cartoon illustrates how misinformation spreads rapidly. Mel Blanc voiced Private Snafu. The message was especially important during wartime to prevent panic and leaks. As a U.S. government training film, Rumors is in the public domain. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: December 1943 Original Studio / Distributor: Warner Bros. Cartoons / U.S. Army Signal Corps Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #PrivateSnafu #Rumors #WWIIAnimation #ChuckJones #MelBlanc #PublicDomain #MilitaryCartoon