Some Cinecolor Escapism: “Parrotville Post Office” (1935)
One of the best soundtracks of the series, well-timed to the animation and with enjoyable little themes throughout.
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The Little King in “Pals” (1933)
The Little King’s Christmas short is odd, but it’s one of my favorites to watch each year!
Cubby Bear returns: “Bubbles and Troubles” (1933)
I really enjoy the freewheeling nature of the Cubbys in this little period.
Van Beuren’s “The Nut Factory” (1933)
The story work, the gags, the funny designs and animation are all so much fun.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 2)
Cartoons exploring the mysteries of their own medium; characters with a knowledge of their ink and pen origins – all this and more!
The Butterfly Days of Summer
…and a little of ‘Molly Moo Cow and the Butterflies’
‘Felix the Cat and the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg’ (1936) in color grading
So many projects, so little time!
Van Beuren Music 1936/A Musical Up-Roar 1934-35
We finish off the Van Beuren studio, then move on to a new – the thundering roar of MGM.
Van Beuren Music 1935
Van Beuren made deals to get rights to well-known characters, either from comic strips (Toonerville Folks) or the well-remembered Felix the Cat.
Van Beuren Music 1934-35
Winston Sharples depended on his own compositions, rather than the standards used for years.
