We, Robots! (Part 6): Tin-Types
The advent of the 1960’s saw little change in the concept, powers, or design of robots – at least as far as the animated shorts were concerned.
The advent of the 1960’s saw little change in the concept, powers, or design of robots – at least as far as the animated shorts were concerned.
In today’s survey, robotic design and modern architecture attempt to solve the problems of everyday life – creating new problems in the process.
Oddly enough, this cartoon is a closer to a faithful retelling of the Frankenstein’s Monster story than any other cartoon I can think of!
– and Fleischer’s ‘Betty Boop and the Little King’ with Original Titles!
Mr. Trouble never hangs around when it hears that mighty sound. An overview of this popular Terrytoon star.
While Hansel and Gretel is pretty standard Terrytoons stuff, it does show off some of the best qualities of the studio: beautiful backgrounds and entertaining animation.
Two of today’s batch had the distinction of being nominated for an Academy Award, making today’s lesson of particular historic import to a study of the art.
In the late 1940s, with sea lanes clearing, attention seems to shift in the animation industry to the leisure voyage, and to destinations of palm-fringed shores.
… and this week’s question: what ‘missing’ piece of a cartoon was a revelation for you?
The Party’s over. It’s time to call it a day.