SOCIAL LION (Released to Theaters USA 1954)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Social Lion—cute watch—has an interesting story to tell. Know that the audio is suitable with subtitles but without subtitles it is difficult to hear some of the dialogue.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A lion is captured by a safari and put on a ship to the USA. The lion's crate breaks while unloading, but the busy city people seem unaware of the loose lion.      Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Jack Kinney for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Freberg, Paul Frees and James MacDonald.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This short film earns a watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (Released to Television USA 1969)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Frosty the Snowman—very young children's watch—becomes so simple that it loses all audience range. Everything in this work is a suitable to okay short film.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A group of young grade school children finds that an inept magician's hat brings a freshly made snowman to life. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass for making the film possible. Voice Cast includes  Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, and June Foray. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. A better film for the child/adult Christmas share is How the Grinch Stole Christmas,  Ron Howard's live action film. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers