Lantz – a Lot! (Part 2): 1930
Some may find the musical scores to be the highlights of these cartoons.
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Lantz – a Lot! (Part 1)
Lantz’ cartoons were not artistic world-beaters. But they were sufficient to fill out the program at the local theater.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” 1943-44 – Epilogue
And thus we finish off the last run of music-infused Columbia cartoons from the mid 1940’s.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” 1941-43
By the time we were involved in WWII, Columbia’s cartoon division had recovered from the passing of Charles Mintz.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems”: 1940-41
Unexpected changes had been happening in Columbia cartoons, beginning in 1939 when the studio foreclosed upon Charles Mintz.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” – 1939
“Hollywood’s Greatest Year” was indeed a good year for grew Mintz’ Columbia/Screen Gems cartoon studio.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” – 1938-39
Columbia cartoons in 1938-39 begin to attempt to do their best to captire the style of Warner Brothers.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems”: 1938
Musical content includes a pop or two, some classical moments, and several De Nat originals.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” 1937
While the Scrappys and Krazy Kat’s continued to look of good quality, the more dimensional character design of the Color Rhapsodies ranged widely in quality.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems”: 1936-37
The Columbia cartoons were now showcasing the best artwork they had done to date; and Joe De Nat’s musical scores weren’t bad either.
