''Mexican Boarders'' is a 1962

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cartoon short directed by

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. The short was released on May 12, 1962, and stars

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and

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. Voice actors are

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(doing the voices of Sylvester and Speedy), and Tom Holland as the narrator.

Plot

Speedy Gonzales resides in the lavish hacienda of José Álvaro Meléndez in an unnamed Mexican metropolis. Meanwhile, Sylvester the Cat relentlessly pursues Speedy, earning the moniker of "the most pooped cat in all Mexico" due to his futile efforts. Despite ingesting pep pills to boost his energy, Sylvester's endeavors to capture Speedy remain unsuccessful. The dynamic of their chase is disrupted by the arrival of Slowpoke Rodriguez, Speedy's country cousin, recognized for his laid-back demeanor and bindle stick. Mistakenly viewing Slowpoke as an easier target, Sylvester permits his entry into the hacienda, only for Speedy to swiftly rescue him. Slowpoke's subsequent attempts to procure food are likewise thwarted by Speedy, culminating in a successful cheese raid from the kitchen, albeit with Slowpoke lamenting the absence of

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. Sylvester then resorts to trapping Speedy with glue, inadvertently ingesting hot sauce in the process. Despite a satisfying meal, Slowpoke yearns for dessert, prompting another raid on the pantry. Sylvester's efforts to impede their progress with wire mesh prove futile, as Speedy effortlessly overcomes the obstacle, leaving Sylvester in disarray. Slowpoke's cunning intellect surpasses his leisurely pace, outwitting Sylvester and transforming him into an unwitting servant.

Other media

Portions of this short were edited into the 1964 short '' Road to Andalay'' and the 1982 feature film '' Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales''.

Home media

The unedited cartoon was released on

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in November 2006 on the third disc of '' Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 4''. This DVD release includes a commentary track by animator

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