Van Beuren’s “Redskin Blues” (1932)
Redskin Blues is what you’d expect from Van Beuren – always some fun things to keep things lively.
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Update: Sending “Flip” to Mastering!
Cartoon: “Jolly Fish” (1932)
There’s something so comfortable about watching a cartoon that isn’t trying to impress you in any way but rather just give you a chuckle.
Presenting the “Rufle Baton”!
Animator George Rufle came up with this clever device, hidden from view for over 90 years.
The Little King in “Jest of Honor” (1934)
This is one of my favorites of the series, and absolutely one of the hardest to find a decent print on.
Van Beuren’s “Jungle Jam” (1931)
While Jungle Jam is the usual sort of VB cannibal cartoon, there’s some fun and bizarre gags – and a great Rodemich score – despite its stereotypes.
Van Beuren’s “Pastrytown Wedding” (1934)
How many folks here remember seeing this cartoon when growing up on local television? I’d love to hear your memories of that.
VB’s Tom and Jerry’s Final Journey: “The Phantom Rocket” (1933)
Tom and Jerry attempt a rocket flight that turns into a semi disaster – as a thief attempts to rob them just as the rocket takes off!
Van Beuren’s “Red Riding Hood” (1931)
Here’s a scan I’m not sure if we’ll be using, but I’ve always enjoyed the cartoon itself.
The Van Beuren “Aesop’s Fables, Volume 1” Blu-ray is here!
I’ve always loved the Van Beuren shorts and I have to wonder what working on these cartoons was actually like.
Tom & Jerry in “Hook and Ladder Hokum” (1932)
A notable thing about this cartoon is the director credit going to the team of George Stallings and Tish Tash. The latter is, of course, Frank Tashlin.
