PORKY PIG'S FEAT (Released to Theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Porky Pig’s Feat—better than Confusion of a Nutzy Spy—teams Porky Pig and Daffy Duck as the main characters of the story. This short film is Porky Pig's last black and white short film before he enters the new era of colorized animation. Watch for a special cameo appearance of one of Looney Toons best animated characters at the end of this short.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  Storyline  Porky Pig has to pay the hotel bill but he is broke. He assures the hotel manager that the money is on its way while his friend, Daffy Duck, is gambling for the money in the elevator down the hall.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Frank Tashlin for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Not great, but has its moments of comedy. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE LEMON DROP KID (Theatrical Release USA 1951)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

The Lemon Drop Kid—one of the better Bob Hope films—presents good, clean comedy without his trademark touch of risqué dialogue. The story is fresh with well-executed dialogue. Good work for everyone in producing this Christmas story that still entertains despite its age.   

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

The Lemon Drop Kid finds a unique way to get out of trouble with the mob. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Sidney Lanfield and Frank Tashlin for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Robert Welch for making the film possible. Cast includes: Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, and Lloyd Nolan. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is very well done and very much worth watching. 

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Ben Meyers