Posts Tagged ‘cartoons’
May 27, 2023
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“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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May 20, 2023
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“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 Backus , Jerry Hausner , and Isabel Randolph . Note : In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.
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May 13, 2023
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“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 Backus , Jerry Hausner , and Mary Jane Croft . Note : In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.
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May 6, 2023
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“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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April 29, 2023
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“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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April 15, 2023
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“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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April 8, 2023
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“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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February 25, 2023
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“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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February 18, 2023
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“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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February 11, 2023
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“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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