PIGS IS PIGS (Released to Theaters USA 1954)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Pigs is Pigs-—cute short film—artfully uses a type of singing narration to tell its story. This unique story relies on good animation, presentation, and portrayal.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A railway station worker conducts his work strictly by the rules. But, when faced with a shipment of two Guinea Pigs he eventually finds strict rules do not always work. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Jack Kinney for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Bill Thompson,  Rhys Williams, Dallas McKennon, and The Mellomen Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It is a suitable story and the animation is good. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

DEVIL MAY HARE (Released to Theaters USA 1954)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Devil May Hare—Tasmanian Devil—is a short, animated film from Warner Brothers that focuses its interest on the rascally devil from the southern hemisphere. This toon is well written and earns its watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Bugs Bunny sees the forest animals running away and catches one to find out why. He is told that the Tasmanian Devil is on the loose.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert McKimson for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This toon is a suitable watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

SOCIAL LION (Released to Theaters USA 1954)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Social Lion—cute watch—has an interesting story to tell. Know that the audio is suitable with subtitles but without subtitles it is difficult to hear some of the dialogue.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A lion is captured by a safari and put on a ship to the USA. The lion's crate breaks while unloading, but the busy city people seem unaware of the loose lion.      Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Jack Kinney for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Freberg, Paul Frees and James MacDonald.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This short film earns a watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers