Some Thunderbean news, Pooh and “The Great Bird Mystery” (1932)
In this especially bizarre Scrappy cartoon, Scrappy’s bird house is immediately overtaken by a flock of transient birds.
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Cartoon Pilgrims – and Gratefulness in Thunderbeanland
Happy Thanksgiving To You All!
Some thoughts on preservation and access to classic animation–and “No Mutton Fer Nuttin” (1943)
A few month’s back I won a rare Kodachrome print of the first Noveltoon from Famous Studios. Take a look!
The Yearly Redford Theatre Cartoon Show (featuring Fleischer Restorations) and “The Great Experiment” (1934)
Evil scientist Hugo Plotz, a giant of a person, is keeping Scrappy in a tall petri dish. Another Screen Gems classic.
In Honor of the Day of the Dead: Animated Friends That Have Left Us
I thought it might be nice to chat a little bit about two animation-related folks I’ve known and worked with in the animation industry.
Van Beuren’s “Midnight” (1930)
Third Van Beuren cartoon post this week. Enjoy!
The Return of Felix the Cat? Not Yet, But Here’s “Skulls and Sculls” (1930)
Since it’s nearly Halloween, I thought I’d share one that’s kind of spooky and odd.
The Continuing Search for Noveltoons in Better Shape
One of my favorite things is managing to find good copies of cartoons that are around, but just in bad copies.
Flip the Frog: The Complete Collection Blu-ray now shipping!
I’m happy to announce that the blu-ray is finished and shipping!
“Pencil Mania” Restored
One more visit with Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry before their visit to replication.
