Farewell to Phil Davis: A Scrapbook from the Artists at Charles Mintz
When Art Davis’ brother, Phil, left the Charles Mintz studio, his fellow artists gave him a scrapbook filled with caricatures and gag drawings. Check out this treasure trove!
Category Archives: BAXTER’S BREAKDOWNS
“When’s Your Birthday?” (1937)
More specifically, when is Bob Clampett’s birthday? Today would mark his 110th, so to honor Clampett’s anniversary, here is a special treat!
Animator Breakdown: “Tortoise Beats Hare” (1941)
Here’s an unexpected breakthrough—an animator draft/breakdown video of a pivotal film from Tex Avery’s directorial career at Schlesinger’s studio!
Animator Breakdown: “Trombone Trouble” (1944)
Here’s an animator breakdown I’ve wanted to present from the start: “Trombone Trouble” starring Donald Duck!
Animator Breakdown: Bob Clampett’s “Porky’s Badtime Story” (1937)
One Monday morning in 1937, Bob Clampett found he now had his directorial unit – and this was his first cartoon.
Animator Breakdown: “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” (1944)
Greetings Gate! Ahh, yes – An actual breakdown of a Bob Clampett classic!
Animator Breakdown: “Mickey’s Circus” (1936)
Come along to the big top with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck!
Animator Breakdown: “The Adventures of the Road-Runner” (1962)
Chuck Jones developed an animated pilot for the ABC network featuring the Road Runner, which ultimately became a theatrical featurette. Here’s the story.
ANIMATOR BREAKDOWN: “Hot Cross Bunny” Redux
Bugs is a lab rabbit, being readied for an experiment to switch his characteristics into a chicken. A Robert McKimson classic!
An Art Davis Scrapbook
Arthur Davis saved many artifacts, such as group photographs, production artwork, gag drawings, contracts and correspondence. Here’s a sample.
