THE STORY OF ANYBURG U.S.A. (Released to USA 1957)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.—Walt Disney—creatively examines whether problems lie in the machine or in the man operating the machine. It's interesting that Walt Disney examined this argument in 1957, an argument relevant over 65 years later. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A small city thinks automobiles are causing  challenges in their community and suggests the community eliminate automobiles.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Clyde Geronimi for directing effort. Thank you to  Producer Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Hans Conried, Dal McKennon, Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Thompson, and Bill Ravenscroft. Buy a Ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. This short movie tells a sensible story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

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