Harman/ Ising’s “Mischivous Mice” (1934)
The Harman / Ising Studio produced three ‘Cubby Bear’ cartoons for Van Beuren in 1933. Two of the three, ‘’Cubby World Flight’ and Gay Gaucho’ saw theatrical release, and this one – the third one – didn’t.
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Hugh Harman and Gordon Sheehan’s “Tom Thumb in King Arthur’s Court” (1963)
Tom Thumb in King Arthur’s Court is an interesting entry in the history of educational films. Hugh Harman started it and Gordon Sheehan completed it. Bizarre to say the least.
“Weapon of War” Storyboard Comparison
The animation produced during World War II has always been of interest to us as so many of the films were made by the Golden Age Studios. Here is one of the best from the Army’s First Motion Picture Unit (FMPU).
First Look: “Flip the Frog” and “Cubby Bear” Scans
This week this space is devoted to an update and showing still frames on two projects in progress: Ub Iwerk’s Flip the Frog and Van Beuren Studio’s Cubby Bear.
Don’t let the bed bugs bite! “The Flop House” (1932)
“Scrappy, the cute little early thirties cartoon character, runs his own sleazy flop house”. Whenever I see this cartoon, I think of that description.
A Stop-Motion ‘Camel’ Cigarettes Work Print
Way back when they used to produce animated commercials for cigarettes, all manner of animation techniques were employed lure the consumer. Today, an bizarre stop motion promotional spot you need to see.
“We’re on Our Way to Rio” (1944) – and What Is Your Favorite Popeye Cartoon?
Hands down, We’re on Our Way to Rio is my favorite Popeye Cartoon, period. It isn’t that I don’t love other Popeye cartoons- in fact, this is the *only* color…
Happy Thunderbean New Year!
Of course, the thing to do at the end of each year is to muse about what the year was, think about the what the events of the coming year…
Christmas Eve at Cartoon Research!
Since it’s Christmas Eve day, we need a bunch of Christmas cartoons right this very minute! I thought it would be nice to present some of my recent transfers…
Thunderbean Thursday: Some Little Holiday Films
Since it’s a week of busy stuff here, a simple TB Thursday this time. I thought it would be fun to share some of the little films transferred for the upcoming “Yuletide Flickers” set.
