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

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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HILLBILLY HARE (Released to Theaters USA 1950)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Hillbilly Hare—well-written—has an unusual story setting but completely works for comedy. Presentation and portrayal work well.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Two hillbilly brothers, Pumpkinhead Martin and his brother Curt, want rabbit for dinner. So, with their rifles they get into shenanigans with Bugs Bunny.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert McKimson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc and John T. Smith.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good, fun, and comical Bugs Bunny watch backed with a good story.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

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

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

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

 

BUGSY AND MUGSY (Released to Theaters USA 1957)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Bugsy and Mugsy—Bugs Bunny short film—pairs the bunny with gangsters. The film is worth a watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline  Rocky, the gangster, and his dim witted henchman, Mugsy, try to hide from the police in a condemned building. But Bugs Bunny finds the building is a drier place to live when it is raining than his hole in the ground.  Additional Thanks   Thank you to Director Friz Freleng for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Edward Selzer and John Burton for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This toon is not as good as other films in the Looney Toons lineup. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

RIFF RAFFY DAFFY (Released to Theaters USA 1948)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Riff Raffy Daffy—Daffy Duck and Porky Pig—shows hard times as Daffy tries to keep warm on a cold, homeless night while avoiding the efforts of a policeman who wants him to keep moving. The animation is good and well presented.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Daffy Duck is homeless and is trying to get some sleep and keep warm anywhere he can. But Porky Pig, a city policeman, keeps him on the move.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Arthur Davis 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 toon is worth watching. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers