FRIGID HARE (Released to Theaters USA 1949)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Frigid Hare—Bugs Bunny—is a creative short film that is also a good watch.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Bugs Bunny, looking for a warm Florida vacation, ends up at the South Pole.  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. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a suitable watch.

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SCAREDY CAT (Released to Theaters USA 1948)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì Scaredy Cat—Sylvester and Porky Pig short, animated film—is a good watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  Porky Pig and Sylvester the Cat find an old house to spend the night but Sylvester finds there is more there than a comfortable night's sleep.      Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Charles M. Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Chuckles are easily generated in this short film.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

ELMER'S PET RABBIT (Released to Theaters USA 1941)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Elmer’s Pet Rabbit—Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny short film—presents comedy typically associated with these characters but presents a new story, not associated with them. The animation, while dated, is actually quite good. Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  Storyline  Elmer Fudd buys a pet rabbit but the pet rabbit is not content to stay in a fenced off area in Elmer's back yard and tries to become more integrated with the household.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Charles M. Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc and Arthur Bryan.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This film is very well put together and worth watching. It is good to see Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny in this short movie playing non-traditional roles. Video Critique  Available Here: Ben Meyers

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

DUCK AMUCK (Released to Theaters USA 1953)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Duck Amuck—one of the best Looney Toon shorts—reviewed, to date, on this critiquing site. It's creative, funny, and heavily laced with charisma. WOW! What a short film! Great writing, presentation, and portrayal.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Daffy Duck is in one scene, but the artist continually changes scenery and the confusion begins for Daffy Duck. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Charles M. Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Warner   Brothers Pictures for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a great story with terrific presentation and portrayal. It is the iconic Daffy Duck in wonderful animation. WOW! What a film idea!  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

CONRAD THE SAILOR (Released to Theaters USA 1942)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Conrad the Sailor—original and cute short film—has presentable  animation despite its age. Listen for voicing that is similar to the cartoon character Goofy who was voiced by Pinto Colvig in the 40s through the 60s.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Conrad the Cat wants a clean ship's deck but Daffy Duck does not help.  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 Pinto Colvig,   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a comical short film.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers