ROOKIE REVUE (Released to Theaters USA 1941)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Rookie Revue—is a cute, comical animated, short film—works at the suitable to okay level.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A comical overview of how soldiers do their day jobs in the military.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Friz Freleng for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Billy Bletcher, Reid Kilpatrick, Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce, and Jackson C. Wheeler.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is not a high quality short film but is worth a watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE LITTLE WHIRLWIND (Released to Theaters USA 1941)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Little Whirlwind—better watch than Hawaiian Holiday—has good animation, presentation, and portrayal. The timing is well-coordinated.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Mickey Mouse is walking a dirt road and the smell of Minnie Mouse's baking a cake catches his attention. He follows his nose and finds the unfrosted cake cooling on her windowsill.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Riley Thomson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Walt Disney and Marcellite Garner.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This short, animated film is cute and makes a good watch overall. The dynamics between Mickey and Minnie are well portrayed. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers