A snapshot of the state of animated filmmaking 100 years ago. Includes several 1922 films: Walt Disney's "The Four Musicians of Bremen," Dave Fleischer's "Birthday," Otto Messmer's "Felix Makes Good," Paul Terry's "The Farmer and His Cat," Earl Hund's "Fresh Fish," Dave Fleischer's "Mechanical Doll," Otto Messmer's "Felix Fifty-Fifty," and Paul Terry's "Henry's Busted Romance".
Sep 2022
When Paramount removed Max Fleischer (Betty Boop, Popeye) from control of the Fleischer cartoon studio in 1942, the future looked grim. But under the new name of Famous Studios, a core group of artists kept at work - and brought a crazy cast of characters to life in Noveltoons a beautifully animated series of comedy and fantasy shorts. Now twenty of these classics are back, restored and remastered now in HD from original 35mm and 16mm film materials - brighter and more colorful than they've looked in decades. Famous stars like Raggedy Ann, Herman the Mouse, Blackie Sheep, and Baby Huey pop right off the screen... with anvils and shotguns in hand! Rediscover the Noveltoons or enjoy them for the first time!
Aug 2012
Van Beuren Classics' a collection of 17 cartoons produced by the Van Beuren cartoon studio from 1926 through 1936, all in new HD transfers, digitally cleaned up and restored from original 35mm and 16mm materials. Highlights include 'The Sunshine Makers' and 'Pastrytown Wedding', from The Library of Congress' excellent 35mm Cinecolor prints, Cubby Bear in 'Barking Dogs', The Little King in 'Sultan Pepper' Tom and Jerry in 'Wot a Night' and many more. The quality is stunning on most of these shorts, all available for the first time in HD.
Mar 2015
