Fleischer Rarities: “Finding his Voice” (1929)
This oddball Fleischer short presents an incredibly dry (by overall simple and understandable) explanation of how sound-on-films works.
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‘The Wizard’s Apprentice’ (1930)
This little trick film, although not animated, must have been seen by Disney and his staff at some point before or during the production of Fantasia.
Back to Iwerks: The Comi-Color Series
Since Winter is on its way out for a little while, here’s one of my favorites, Jack Frost. A wonderful little short with a lot of heart.
Van Beuren’s “Parrotville Old Folks” (1935)
Parrotville Old Folks is one of the few examples of truly genuine heart in the Rainbow Parade series, and is wonderfully sweet in its execution.
Van Bueren’s “Parrotville Fire Department” (1934)
This cartoon was the second released in the Rainbow Parade series, and, to my eyes, it looks a lot closer to Van Beuren’s earlier efforts than the slicker cartoons to come.
Thunderbean News – and UPA’s ‘Big Tim’ (1949)
As is the case with many sponsored shorts by UPA, Big Tim, produced for Timkins Ball Bearings, is more cartoon than advertisement in some ways.
The 35mm “Parrotville Fire Department” Arrives!
Van Beuren Rainbow Parade cartoons could be an unhealthy obsession- unless you’re putting together a Blu-ray set of them.
“Opening Night” (1933) – and a Busy Week For Thunderbean
Here’s a sort-of summary of the events of the week: Fleischer Rareties; Flip The Frog; and some beloved Van Bueren cartoons – now restored!
All About “The Vacationer’s Paradise” – plus “Triple Trouble”
The Animated Antics and Gabby series seemed to struggle to figure out a format. But they’re interesting and entertaining just the same.
A Flurry of Films, Flip, and Fleischer Rarities for the Future!
We’re about to scan the very last film for the almost otherwise complete Fleischer Rarities set. One of the coolest items we’ve found (at least to me…), a “Traveltoon”.
