HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY (Released to Theaters USA 1937)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì Hawaiian Holiday—cute, suitable watch—does not have the comical element like other short, animated films. It is a bit bland but still serves as a fair watch. Look for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto the dog, and Goofy the Dog in this movie.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto the dog, and Goofy the Dog all go to a Hawaiian beach to have fun.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Ben Sharpsteen for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Walt Disney and John Sutherland for making the film possible. Cast includes Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner, Pinto Colvig, and Clarence Nash. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It's good to see the Mickey Mouse gang in one movie. This is a suitable short animated film. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

SNOWMAN'S LAND (Released to Theaters USA 1939)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Snowman’s Land—good animation with comedy—uses the voice of Pinto Colvig. This story presents well with good portrayal for a short film.    Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A Canadian dismounted policeman is given assignment to arrest a high profile criminal.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Chuck Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Warner Brothers for producing the film. Cast includes Pinto Colvig and Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It's creative and comical.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

MOOSE HUNTERS (Released to Theaters USA 1937)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Moose Hunters—comical and funny short film—portrays Goofy, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse combined in one toon. It has well-colored animation and good presentation.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Goofy the Dog, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse go moose hunting.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Ben Sharpsteen for directing effort. Thank you to Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Pinto Colvig and Clarence Nash.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a nice mix of three cartoon characters who usually appear in their own toons. The mix provides a good watch.   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

THE THREE BLIND MOUSEKETEERS (Theatrical Release USA 1936)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì 

The Three Blind Mouseketeers—cute—reminds one of the animated, specially designed for children shows featured on television during the 1950s and 1960s. This short film is featured at the end of the 1977 DVD movie release of The Rescuers. It’s a fun watch as mice adventure for cheese. The animation effects are terrific with good attention to detail. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

Mice adventure to get cheese. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director David Hand for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes: Billy Bletcher and Pinto Colvig. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a good, worth watching short film that has been put together well. Produced in 1936, it has lost none of its value to entertain.

 Video Critique Available Here:

Ben Meyers