CRACKED QUACK (Released to Theaters USA 1952)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  Cracked Quack—animated short film—accesses the characters of Porky Pig and Daffy Duck. Exceptional creativity backed with a good story make this cartoon stand a little above the rest.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Daffy Duck runs into the roof of a house during a blizzard and finds there is another duck in the house and wants to meet him.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director I. Freleng for directing effort. Thank you to Warner Brothers for making the film possible.  Cast includes Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is both funny and creative.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

GIFT WRAPPED (Released to Theaters USA 1952)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Gift Wrapped—short animated film—involves Sylvester, Granny, and Tweety Bird. It's cute and worth watching. Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  Storyline On Christmas Day Sylvester the Cat finds his present is a toy mouse but finds Granny has a cage with a real bird in it.  Additional Thanks Thank you to I. Freleng for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer and John Burton  for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc and Bea Benaderet with Narrator Daws Butler.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Cute and beguiling...well-timed and written...it makes a sweet, quick watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers