Red Hot Riding Hood 1943
Tex Avery's 1943 animated short *Red Hot Riding Hood* reinvents the classic fairy tale with a playful, jazz-age twist.
Director: Tex Avery
Cast
Sara Berner
Red / Grandma / Short Cigarette Girl (voice) (uncredited)
Daws Butler
Wolf Howl (voice) (uncredited)
June Foray
Tall Cigarette Girl (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Graham
Wolf (voice) (uncredited)
Kent Rogers
Wolf (some lines) (voice) (uncredited)
Connie Russell
Red (singing voice) (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Hot Riding Hood (1943) about?
This Tex Avery classic flips the script on the classic fairy tale, setting the story in a 1940s nightclub where Little Red Riding Hood works as a glamorous singer. The Wolf, Grandma, and Red tire of their usual roles and demand a modern twist, leading to a fast-paced collision of jazz, comedy, and cartoon antics.
Who directed Red Hot Riding Hood?
The legendary Tex Avery directed *Red Hot Riding Hood*. Known for his boundary-pushing animation and lightning-fast gags, Avery crafted this short with his signature mix of irreverence and innovation.
Who stars in Red Hot Riding Hood?
The voice cast includes Sara Berner as Red and Grandma, Kent Rogers as the Wolf, and June Foray in supporting roles, bringing Avery's wild characters to life with sharp, comedic timing.
Is Red Hot Riding Hood (1943) worth watching?
For fans of classic animation and witty reimaginings of fairy tales, *Red Hot Riding Hood* is a delightful gem. Its blend of snappy dialogue, jazzy energy, and Avery's unmistakable style makes it a standout short, even decades later. Even without an IMDb rating, its reputation as a cartoon classic speaks volumes.
How long is Red Hot Riding Hood?
The runtime for *Red Hot Riding Hood* is 7 minutes.
About Red Hot Riding Hood (1943) — Avery's Jazz-Age Fairy Tale Gets a Makeover
Tex Avery's 1943 animated short *Red Hot Riding Hood* reinvents the classic fairy tale with a playful, jazz-age twist. Frustrated by their predictable roles, Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma, and the Wolf demand a fresh script—one that drops them into a swinging urban nightclub where Red swigs cocktails instead of gathering berries. Avery's razor-sharp wit and snappy animation turn the woods into a neon-lit stage, where the Wolf's advances and Grandma's flapper energy collide in a whirlwind of gags and musical beats.
This zany 7-minute romp blends slapstick chaos with retro charm, reimagining folklore as a snappy satire of mid-century pop culture. With its punchy voice work, swinging soundtrack, and Avery's signature absurdity, *Red Hot Riding Hood* feels like a cartoon time capsule—equal parts nostalgic and refreshingly subversive.
