BELL BOY DONALD (Released to Theaters USA 1942)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Bell Boy Donald—cute, animated, short film—has the first appearance of P.J., the son of the cartoon character, Pete. P.J. becomes Max Goof's best friend in later movies and television series. In this movie, he is younger and quite obnoxious to Donald Duck. P.J.'s voice moves from the gravelly voice in this film to a softer voice in later films. P.J. is not used in later films until the series of Goof Troop and in toon movies.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Donald Duck is a bell boy and has one last chance to be nice to the hotel guests. But then he meets Pete and Pete, Jr. (P.J.) and the story is on.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Jack King for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible.  Cast includes Clarence Nash, John McLeish, Glen Couch, and John Dehner.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a cute short film that tells a sweet, comical story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

HOW TO RIDE A HORSE (Released to Theaters USA 1950)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

How to Ride a Horse—short film—features on the 1941 Reluctant Dragon biopic. It was re-released as a 1950 stand alone film. This small, unique movie tells a wonderfully funny and loveably instructive story about the beginning moves that must be taken to ride a horse.  WOW! These early years established back to back short animations that show terrific imagination and originality. The link to watch this short film is:  

https://archive.org/details/how-to-ride-a-horse-1941

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline

This short film is an informational comedy about how to ride a horse featuring Goofy the Dog. 

Additional Thanks 

 Thank you to Director Jack Kinney and Assistant Director Lou Debney for directing the movie. Cast Includes Pinto Colvig, and John McLeish  

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It is original, comical, and tells a wonderful story. Great work for all involved.

 Video Critique Available Here:

Ben Meyers