ONE GOOD TURN (Released to Theaters USA 1931)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Stars ìììì  One Good Turn—good Laurel and Hardy short film—has a solid story and deserves its watch.   Film Poster of Google Images Storyline During the great depression, Laurel and Hardy are reduced to living in the woods and begging for food.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director James W. Horne for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Hal Roach for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good film and tells a good story. It works. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE IRON MAN (Released to Theaters USA 1931)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  The Iron Man—cute, short, animated film—shows early pen and ink, black and white cartooning. This small film is an example of early effort to incorporate sound into animation.   Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline  A man gets a robot in the mail.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Directors John Foster and Harry Luske for directing effort. Thank you to Producer The Van Beuren Corporation for making the film possible.    Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a good academic study but not as entertaining as other short films from the 1930s era. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers