WACKY BLACKOUT (Released to Theaters USA 1942)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Wacky Blackout has relevancy to a World War II audience. This short, animated film is a good historical reference to how citizens and animals change daily habits to support war effort. The voices are well chosen.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A human farmer and the animals show what they do during a blackout and during a war. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert Clampett for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. This short, black and white film is disjointed and has no clear objective due to not sticking to the title's objective. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE BASHFUL BUZZARD (Released to Theaters USA 1945)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  The Bashful Buzzard—highly original animated short film—is more than worth watching and leaves its audience with a 'feel good' feeling after viewing. It's a classic that will not soon be forgotten, a good addition to the family home video library.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A Mother Buzzard sends her children to look for food but the last one is very reluctant to go. until she kicks him out of the nest to make him do what she wants. and the story is on.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Robert Clampett for directing effort.  Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes  Mel Blanc, Kent Rogers, and Sara Berner. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The Bashful Buzzard is a classic and tells a great story. Good work for all involved. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE WISE QUACKING DUCK (Released to Theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì The Wise Quacking Duck—good, animated short film—has good presentation and portrayal.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  A man's wife wants duck for dinner, so the man tries get one and targets Daffy Duck.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert Clampett for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast Include: Darrell Payne and Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It is a good watch and works from a nicely written story. Video Critique Available Here:

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