THE BASHFUL BUZZARD (Released to Theaters USA 1945)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  The Bashful Buzzard—highly original animated short film—is more than worth watching and leaves its audience with a 'feel good' feeling after viewing. It's a classic that will not soon be forgotten, a good addition to the family home video library.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A Mother Buzzard sends her children to look for food but the last one is very reluctant to go. until she kicks him out of the nest to make him do what she wants. and the story is on.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Robert Clampett for directing effort.  Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes  Mel Blanc, Kent Rogers, and Sara Berner. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The Bashful Buzzard is a classic and tells a great story. Good work for all involved. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE MAN WHO WALKED ALONE (Theatrical Release USA 1945)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Man Who Walked Alone—romance, comedy, drama, mystery all rolled into one—serves up an interesting plot and deserves its watch. The presentation is good and is a surprise for a movie built in the 1940s. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

A hitchhiker is picked up by a young woman who refuses to give her real identity. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Christy Cabanne for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Christy Cabanne for making the film possible. Cast includes: David O’Brien, Kay Aldridge, Walter Catlett, and Guinn Williams. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. It’s cute, reflects its times, and serves as a fair to middling light afternoon watch. 

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Ben Meyers