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This 1988 film directed by Robert Zemeckis cleverly melds the "actual" world with the illustrated world of animation to tell the story of a cartoon rabbit who, with the help of a real-life private detective, attempts to clear his name after being framed for murder.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 film by Robert Zemeckis set in an alternate 1940s era in which cartoon characters exist in real life. One of the biggest stars of the time, Roger Rabbit (voice of Charles Fleischer), is framed for the murder of a wealthy magnate by the evil Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd). With the help of a real-world detective, Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), Roger vows to prove his innocence.

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Did Roger Rabbit exist prior to the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

I seem to remember seeing Roger Rabbit in some cartoon shorts before the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" came out, but I can't seem to find out where I saw them. Was Roger Rabbit an established cartoon character prior to that film and were there any…
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Why was Jessica Rabbit's voice uncredited?

[Source] According to this Trivia page for the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Jessica Rabbit's speaking voice was performed by Kathleen Turner, who was uncredited. She performed the role as a favor to director Robert Zemeckis, with whom she had…
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Did the weasels really die?

In the world of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, it's stated that there was no known way to kill a Toon until Judge Doom came up with the Dip. But near the end of the movie, Eddie Vallant does a song and dance routine that "knocks the weasels dead",…
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Did Jessica Rabbit have sex with Valiant in his office?

The dialog when Jessica Rabbit visits Valiant in his office in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? goes something like this: Mr Valiant Mr Valiant. You've got the wrong idea about me Mr Valiant. I am a pawn in this just like Roger. Can you help me find him?…
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Who/what band plays in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

When Jessica Rabbit sings "Why Don't You Do Right?" in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, who are the actual people who recorded the trio part (bass, drums, piano)? I've transcribed the piano fills and would love to be able to credit them to someone.
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