SUPER-RABBIT (Released to Theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Super-Rabbit—cute, short, animated cartoon—has a defined military message at its conclusion. While the movie is not high quality, it is a suitable, one-time watch.  Film Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A scientist enhances carrots for a bunny so that the bunny can be a super-rabbit.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Charles M. Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc, Kent Rogers, and Tedd Pierce.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. This is a suitable Bugs Bunny film. The movie is comical. This short film has suitable/good animation. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

PORKY PIG'S FEAT (Released to Theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Porky Pig’s Feat—better than Confusion of a Nutzy Spy—teams Porky Pig and Daffy Duck as the main characters of the story. This short film is Porky Pig's last black and white short film before he enters the new era of colorized animation. Watch for a special cameo appearance of one of Looney Toons best animated characters at the end of this short.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  Storyline  Porky Pig has to pay the hotel bill but he is broke. He assures the hotel manager that the money is on its way while his friend, Daffy Duck, is gambling for the money in the elevator down the hall.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Frank Tashlin for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Not great, but has its moments of comedy. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

CONFUSIONS OF A NUTZY SPY (Released to theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Confusions of a Nutzy Spy—cute WW II short film—is a toon that tells a WWII story. It's not a great Looney Toon but for history's sake is worth a watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  Porky Pig's unit is called to catch a German spy.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Norman McCabe for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a black and white Porky Pig short film when he is finally assuming his 'look' that will follow his career. The short movie is 'average' entertainment.   Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers