Pepper the Pup in “Toodle-oo-o” (1931)
One of the oddities produced by John Burton and other members of the former ‘Kinex’ studios, an interesting and ambitious little film.
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Cubby Bear in “Love’s Labor Won” (1933)
It’s definitely a Van Beuren sort of day here….
Thunderbean Restoration Projects Updates!
I thought it would be a good week to give an update as to the status of the ‘official’ Thunderbean sets.
“The Rover Boys in Peril” (1948)
It’s somewhat a UPA sequel to the famous Warner short The Dover Boys — in several ways.
Jerky Journeys: “Bungle in the Jungle” (1948)
The hard-to-see Jerky Journeys cartoons are golden-age oddities that have, up to this point, half shown up. Here’s one.
Little Birds Know Everything! “A Little Bird Told Me” (1934)
The ‘Toddle Tales’ that Van Beuren produced have always been favorites of mine for their strangeness and appeal.
Revisiting “Wonder Bakers at the World’ Fair” (1939)
Not quite the greatest thing since “sliced bread” – but close to it. A rare industrial film by Ted Eshbaugh.
Searching For Color
The continuing search for missing color (or better color) prints of classic animation!
Some Cinecolor Escapism: “Parrotville Post Office” (1935)
One of the best soundtracks of the series, well-timed to the animation and with enjoyable little themes throughout.
Thoughts On A New Year…
…and Popeye, the public domain sailor man.
