An Unexpected Animated Icon – Part 3
Upon it’s release, the cartoon’s reviews emphasized the film’s use of music, the lack of any advertising, and commended it’s use of Technicolor.
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Audio Productions “Once Upon A Time” – Part 2
How were they able to release this cartoon in Technicolor when Disney had the exclusive rights to the process? Find out here.
An Unexpected Animated Icon: “Once Upon A Time” – Part 1
What if I were to tell you this oddball animated cartoon on driver safety is just as significant to animation history as Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie or Three Little Pigs? Read this post and find out why!
The ‘V8 Imp’ Rides Again?
As a follow up to my recent posts on Rhapsody In Steel and the adventures of Nicky Nome, it’s only appropriate that we briefly review the other screen appearances of Ford’s ‘V8 Imp’.
Audio Productions Remake of Ford’s “Rhapsody In Steel” (1940)
This third chapter of Jonathan Boschen’s “Rhapsody In Steel” series is a look at the 1940 remake, created for the Ford Pavilion at the New York Worlds Fair.
Rediscovery: Frank Goldman’s “Rhapsody In Steel”
One of the popular attractions of the 1933/34 Chicago World’s Fair was an ambitious industrial film entitled Rhapsody In Steel – produced by Audio Productions.
“The Kool Penguins” (1935) and Other Smoking Hot Cartoons
Just a quick note: I think it’s important to share the history of animated films if you’re lucky enough to be able to. It seems a huge shame to me…
“Once Upon A Time” (1936)
“Are you a REAL Driver?” You have to give Metropolitan life insurance some credit for trying. In 1936, they hired Audio Productions to make an animated film on driver safety,…
“Mendelssohn’s Spring Song” (1931)
Mendelssohn’s Spring Song on a hot summer day! Here is a brief introduction to a short that really deserves a longer one. I first saw this film in a black…
