Walter Lantz Stories
Growing up I was generally dismissive of most of Walter Lantz’s cartoon output – especially in the later years – but with age comes a more mature perspective.
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Mighty Mouse in “Happy Holland”
– and Fleischer’s ‘Betty Boop and the Little King’ with Original Titles!
Where There’s Smoke (Part 9)
A further fastidious feast for the fire-fighting fancier.
Max and Dave: Popeye 1936-37 – Most Remarkable and Extraordinary
The trade magazines of 1936-37, confirm that Max Fleischer’s Popeye cartoons were the most popular shorts on the market.
R.O. Blechman Is Not An Animator
…but it would be nice if animators bestowed an honorary degree upon him. . . I’m just saying!
Live Action Reference
For all the Disney animated feature films, the artists depended upon live action reference. Here’s the story on that.
Oswald in “The Bandmaster” (1931)
It’s an Oswald cartoon this week with lots of Bill Nolan animation in it.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 8)
An additional silent classic will receive its proper place today, along with the usual array of 1940’s stars getting their chance to feel the burn.
Disney’s Thoroughly Modern “Snow White” Stereo Spectacular
An 85th anniversary look at the time Disney’s record division produced its first stereo Snow White album with the cream of Hollywood musical talent.
Keith Scott’s “Cartoon Voices” Book
At long last it’s coming out. And here are the details.
