Posts Tagged ‘cartoons’

Madeline

May 27, 2023

“Madeline,” a 1952 UPA theatrical cartoon, directed by Robert Cannon, from the books by Ludwig Bemelmans, adapted by Robert Cannon and Thornton Hee (T. Hee), with music by David Raksin. Voice actor: Gladys Holland. 1952 Academy Award Nominee.

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Hotsy Footsy

May 20, 2023

“Hotsy Footsy,”  a 1952 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by William T. Hurtz, written by James Raymond, with music by Shorty Rogers. Voice actors: Jim BackusJerry Hausner, and Isabel Randolph. Note: In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.

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Pink and Blue Blues

May 13, 2023

“Pink and Blue Blues,” a 1952 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by Pete Burness, written by Bill Scott, with music by Benjamin Lees. Voice actors: Jim BackusJerry Hausner, and Mary Jane CroftNote: In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.

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Willie the Kid

May 6, 2023

“Willie the Kid,” a 1952 UPA theatrical cartoon, directed by Robert Cannon, written by Robert Cannon and Thornton Hee (T. Hee), with music by Ernest Gold. Voice actors: Marvin Miller, Marian Richman, and Martha Wentworth.

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The Dog Snatcher

April 29, 2023

“The Dog Snatcher,” a 1952 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by Pete Burness, written by Paul Schneider and Bill Scott, with music by William Lava. Voice actors: Jim Backus, Jerry Hausner, and Billy Bletcher. Note: In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.

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The Oompahs

April 15, 2023

“The Oompahs,” a 1952 UPA theatrical cartoon, directed by Robert Cannon, written by Thornton Hee (T. Hee), with music by Ray Sherman. Narrator: Marvin Miller. Family drama in the brass section.

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Rooty Toot Toot

April 8, 2023

“Rooty Toot Toot,” a 1951 UPA theatrical cartoon, directed by directed by John Hubley, written by John Hubley and Bill Scott, with music by Phil Moore. Voice actors: Annette Warren, Thurl Ravenscroft, and Bill Lee. Based on the song “Frankie and Johnny.” 1951 Academy Award nominee.

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Barefaced Flatfoot

February 25, 2023

“Barefaced Flatfoot,” a 1951 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman and Bill Scott, with music by Del Castillo. Voice actor: Jim Backus. Disability was considered a legitimate source of humor back then.

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Gerald McBoing-Boing

February 18, 2023

“Gerald McBoing-Boing,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Robert Cannon, narrated by Marvin Miller with music by Gail Kubik. From a story by Dr. Seuss, adapted by Phil Eastman and Bill Scott. An Academy Award winner. The story had been released as a sound recording for children in 1950, with music by Gail Kubik. Dr. Seuss published his story as a children’s book in 1951. with Mel Crawford‘s illustrations derived from the cartoon. A true multi-media trifecta.

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Trouble Indemnity

February 11, 2023

“Trouble Indemnity,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by Pete Burness and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman, Al Smalley, and Bill Scott, with music by Del Castillo. The title is a pun on a 1944 noir film. Voice actors: Jim Backus (Magoo), Jerry Hausner (insurance salesman). Disability was considered a legitimate source of humor back then.

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