SCENT-IMENTAL OVER YOU (Released to Theaters USA 1947)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Scent-Imental Over You—Pepe Le Pew short film—follows the basic formatting built for this cartoon character. The writing, presentation, portrayal, and animation work at the suitable to okay level. It is not a laugh-out-loud cartoon, but it does have its smile moments.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Several dogs, fresh from the beauty parlor, make fun of one who is not beautifully groomed. So, she unknowingly dons a lovely skunk costume coat and the story is on.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Charles M. Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc and Bea Benaderet. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. This short film is capable of generating a few smiles. 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