Paramount/Famous Studios “The Little Brown Jug” (1948)
A whole cartoon about cute, drunk characters – and then inviting the audience sing-along to celebrate.
A whole cartoon about cute, drunk characters – and then inviting the audience sing-along to celebrate.
By popular demand (?!?)… A Screen Song!
In 1935-36 Fleischer resumed the Screen Songs “by popular demand” – according to the trade advertisements. But this time certain changes were made.
The depression continued on, but seemed more bearable with the reappearance of beer. Betty Boop’s campaign promise from her run for president had finally come to pass.
As the 1931-32 season ended, the Fleischer Screen Songs were starting to feature more live action sequences with favorite radio stars and Broadway personalities.
During the remainder of the 1931-32 season, the Screen Songs began to feature more live footage from well known radio artists.
Just as the Talkartoons developed during the 1931-32 season, the Screen Songs had developed too. They began to use more up to date song material, rather than relics.
One of the things most attractive about old cartoons is their music. The orchestra heard on Fleischer shorts during this period features some of New York’s finest studio musicians
I wonder how many people sang along to these films; does anyone remember going to a theatre and seeing one with a singing audience?
And a handful of Paramount Screen Songs frame grabs!