Classical music in classic cartoons

[GeorgiaModerate]

I first got interested in classical music as a kid by watching old cartoons, especially the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons.  I'm sure this was the first exposure to classical music for many of us, at least those of us of a certain age.

If you like classical music, classic cartoons, or especially their intersection (and who doesn't?) check out this excellent thread that contains many examples: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1366449816042102787.html. 

[GeorgiaModerate]

Bugs Bunny introduced me to Liszt, as well as the potential consequences of interrupting a concert pianist:

If you like the Hungarian Rhapsody #2, have you ever seen the classic scene from the film Anchors Aweigh?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbeozgkNj8Y

[GeorgiaModerate]

One that was left out: 1941's Rhapsody in Rivets, which IMO is the definitive Hungarian Rhapsody #2 cartoon.  https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1glhp