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(More customer reviews)While there can be no denying that Mickey Mouse and Popeye The Sailor were probably the most prominent cartoon stars of the 1930's, there were many otherinteresting characters that also appeared during this decade. Some we still know well, such as Betty Boop and Porky Pig. Others though, have faded into
comparative obscurity. Krazy Kat, Flip the Frog, Bosko the Talk-ink Kid, Farmer Alfalfa, to name but a few, were all prominent characters who regularly appeared on the movie theater circuits during this decade.
This wonderful DVD can easily be considered a "sampler" for many of these characters. 16 cartoon films from 8 different studios are included, probably as wide and as varied a presentation of classic animation as has ever been attempted for a single disc DVD release.
With this release interested viewers will not only have the chance to see some very rare films featuring these largely forgotten characters, as well as some of their old favorites, they'll also be able to compare the various "styles" and techniques which set apart the production studios from one another. Also, a few of the films included have no "featured" star rather they are "one shot" titles intended to showcase the animators and artists skills most effectively.
Highlights include:
The very first Merrie Melodie cartoon "Lady Play Your Mandolin" from 1931, and what a wild little film it is! It stars "Foxy" a Mickey look a like with pointed ears and a bushy tail. Only thing is he's more than happy to go on a drinking binge, something Mickey was seldom allowed to do. It all takes place in a south of the border cantina, prohibition necessitating the locale! Wild visual gags and a hot jazz music score provided by Abe Lyman's Brunswick Recording Orchestra make for a first rate inclusion.
In "Wonderland" (1931) we meet another almost forgotten character "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit". Oswald was actually a Walt Disney creation, but the character was wrested from him in mid 1928, by Charles Mintz whom had married Margaret Winkler, the owner of the firm who marketed Disney's films. However, the Oswald character itself was actually "owned" by Universal Pictures. In 1930, Universal created its own cartoon studio, headed by Walter Lantz and Bill Nolan, and took over production of the Oswald cartoons, thus leaving Mintz and the Winkler's out in the cold! Oswald is seen here in great form, putting his own spin on the Jack and the Beanstalk tale. With surreal visual gags, and plenty of boisterous mayhem, it's very apparent that this fellow deserves far more exposure than Universal Studios feels inclined to give!
If you like classic cartoons from animation's "golden age", then I am confident you will not be disappointed with this beautifully mastered DVD, lots of rare gems are here to be found and they're all pretty sparkly! Once again superb quality, a plethora of extra features, and other fun surprises makes for a typically excellent DVD from Steve Stanchfield and Mackinac Media. Highly Recommended!!!!!
Del Walker
DVDToons.com
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Features 16 Cartoons representing all 8 major American cartoon studios of the 1930's and some of the earliest cartoon stars including Mickey Mouse, Porky Pig, Betty Boop, Tom and Jerry. These classic cartoons have been digitally remastered from original 35mm and 16mm materials.
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