Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry, triumph and catharsis: “Rocketeers” (1932)
From dancing Mermaids to an unhappy moon worried about getting a rocket sent to it, this Tom and Jerry has a broad range of emotional uncertainty.
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Van Beuren Tom and Jerry (Part 4): “The Magic Mummy”
Wrapping up this year with two shorts, including a personal favorite of mine.
Van Beuren Tom & Jerry in “Piano Tooners” (1932)
I’m sharing the whole cartoon from the original camera negative. It’s one of my favorites from the series, warts and all.
Van Beuren Tom and Jerry – Part 3
There are a few situations where context is important to help understand the original intention.
Cartoon Closet: Van Beuren Tom and Jerry – Part 2
In this second part of my new series of columns, a handful of characters are coming out of the closet.
