Lantz – a Lot! (Part 10)
Now labeled “A New Universal Cartoon”, not because the cartoon content was new, but that the studio itself was under “New” management.
Now labeled “A New Universal Cartoon”, not because the cartoon content was new, but that the studio itself was under “New” management.
In 1937 Lantz was trying to come up with a second series that would gain popularity, and put a great deal of effort into the monkeys Meany, Miny, and Moe.
Color experiments, higher budgets, and some lively James Dietrich music, allowed Lantz to respectably hold his head high during the mid 30s.
Animation at Lantz studio was getting more elaborate, and more expensive. And more musical.
Our time period for this week’s coverage brings us some of the last work of Pooch the Pup, and a return of Oswald Rabbit.
Today’s line-up takes us from 1932 all the way into mid-1937.
We have a special treat today: a closer look the final Lantz color cartoon in the 1934-35 release season.
The 1930’s continued to progress, as animated characters became more and more knowledgeable about their own world.
We resume our survey of animated weather disasters in 1935, beginning with a landmark film well-remembered.
Mickey, Cubby, Oswald, Terrytoons dogs, and a couple of chances to follow the bouncing ball leave our casts weather-beaten and with a stormy disposition.
