A Musical Up-Roar 1944-46
The MGM cartoons of the 1940s were no longer 30s cutesie-poo – being replaced by the fast-paced, gag oriented style of Avery, Hanna and Barbera.
The MGM cartoons of the 1940s were no longer 30s cutesie-poo – being replaced by the fast-paced, gag oriented style of Avery, Hanna and Barbera.
During the 1940-41 season, MGM celebrated a match made in cartoon heaven – the teaming of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Decades after the cartoons were produced, MGM Cartoon music was released on CD to draw attention to its unique artistry.
I thought it might be fun to list some of my favorite scores from classic animated shorts, and see what yours are as well.
Two Thumbs Up. In the Disney animated feature, “Aladdin” (1992), when Aladdin pushes through the crowd to see Prince Achmed, he stands between caricatures of producers-directors Ron Clements and John…