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101 Dalmations (Walt Disney Pictures, 1961)
Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang Reitherman. Voices: Rod Taylor, J. Pat O'Malley, Martha Wentworth, Ben Wright, Dave Frankham, Fred Worlock. In this musical, animated feature a charming London neighborhood is home to Roger and Anita, whose beloved dalmatians have become the proud parents of 15 puppies. But when Cruella DeVille and her henchmen appear, the pups soon disappear, along with every other Dalmatian puppy in town. Now Pongo and Perdita must rally their animal friends and use the power of the "Twilight bark" to find Cruella's secret hideaway and free the puppies. Based on the book by Dodie Smith. 79 min. DVD 128; VHS 999:2032
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Whelehan, Imelda. "'A Doggy Fairy Tale': The Film Metamorphoses of The Hundred and One Dalmatians." In: Adaptations : from text to screen, screen to text / edited by London ; New York : Routledge, 1999. (MAIN: PN1997.85 .A32 1999)

Aardman Animations. "Animations for growing-ups." (1992)
Contents: Creature Comforts, Nick Park; War Story, Peter Lord; Ident, Richard Goleszowski; Next, Barry Purves; Going Equipped, Peter Lord; State of the Art, David Jeffcock. Five animated short films created and produced at Aardman Animations, plus an interview with David Sproxton and Peter Lord, founders of the company, about some of the works they have developed. 60 min. 999:962

Academy Award Animation Collection.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents Academy Award winner and nominee animated cartoons. Features characters such as the Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Popeye, Superman, Porky Pig and more. 108 min. each disc. DVD 9503

Disc 1: Academy Award winners: The Milky Way -- The Yankee Doodle mouse -- Mouse trouble -- Quiet please! -- The cat concerto -- Tweety Pie -- The little orphan -- For scent-imental reasons -- So much for so little -- The two mouseketeers -- Johann Mouse -- Speedy Gonzales -- Birds anonymous -- Knighty knight Bugs -- The dot and the line. Special features: Commentary by animator Mark Kausler on 'Quiet please!;' commentary by filmmaker Greg Ford on 'For scent-imental reasons;' commentary by historian Jerry Beck on 'So much for so little;' music only audio track on 'Speedy Gonzales;' commentary by director Eric Goldberg and music only audio track on 'The dot and the line.'

Disc 2: Academy Award Nominees: Popeye the Sailor meets Sinbad the Sailor -- Peace on Earth -- A wild hare -- Puss gets the boot -- Superman -- Hiawatha's rabbit hunt -- Rhapsody in rivets -- The night before Christmas -- Blitz wolf -- Pigs in a polka -- Swooner crooner -- Walky talky hawky -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse -- Mouse wreckers. Special features: Commentary by historian Jerry Beck and animators Leslie Cabarga, Ray Pointer and Bob Jaques on 'Popeye the Sailor meets Sinbad the Sailor;' commentary by filmmaker Greg Ford on 'Peace on Earth;' commentary by filmmaker Greg Ford on 'A wild hare;' commentary by animator Mark Kausler on 'Puss gets the boot;' commentary by producer Paul Dini on 'Superman;' commentary by director Eric Goldberg on 'Blitz wolf;' commentary by historian Jerry Beck on 'Walky talky hawky.'

Disc 3: S Academy Award nominees: Hatch up your troubles -- Jerry's cousin -- Little Johnny Jet -- Touche, pussy cat! -- From A to Z-Z-Z-Z -- Sandy Claws -- Good will to men -- Tabasco Road -- One Droopy knight -- High note -- Nelly's folly -- Now hear this. pecial features: Music only audio track on 'Little Johnny Jet;' music only audio track on 'Touche, pussy cat!;' commentary by historian Amid Amidi on 'From A to Z-Z-Z-Z;' vocal chorus section isolated audio track on 'Good will to men;' music only audio track on 'Tabasco Road;' music only audio track on 'One Droopy knight;' commentary by Historian Amid Amidi on 'Now hear this;' new documentary "Drawn for glory: animation's triumph at the Oscars" recounting backstories of several Oscar-contending shorts and their creators; expert commentary and/or music-only audio tracks on select cartoons; bonus short: "What's cookin' Doc?' featuring Bugs Bunny at the Academy Awards.

The Adventures of Baron von Munchhausen (Die Abenteuer des Baron Munchhausen: eine Winterreise)(1944)
Animatated short.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad(Walt Disney Pictures, 1949)
Directed by James Algar, Clyde Geronimi, et al. Voices (Wind in the willows): Eric Blore (Mr. Toad), Colin Campbell (Mole), Campbell Grant (Angus MacBadger), Claud Allister (Rat) The Wind in the Willows: Concise version of Kenneth Grahame's story of the same name. J. Thaddeus Toad, owner of Toad Hall, is prone to fads, such as the newfangled motor car. This desire for the very latest lands him in much trouble with the wrong crowd, and it is up to his friends, Mole, Rat and Badger to save him from himself. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Retelling of Washington Irving's story set in a tiny New England town. Ichabod Crane, the new schoolmaster, falls for the town beauty, Katrina Van Tassel, and the town Bully Brom Bones decides that he is a little too successful and needs "convincing" that Katrina is not for him. Special features: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride destination trivia game, "Lonesome Ghost cartoon", "The Merrily Song" sing-along song, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" DVD storybook. DVD 7324
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Adventures of Prince Achmed (Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed.) (Germany, 1927,)
Directed by Karl Koch. The earliest extant feature-length animated film. Lotte Reiniger's delicately cut silhouettes against hand-tinted backgrounds are perfect for this adaptation of tales from the Arabian nights. 64 min. DVD 5007; vhs 999:2110
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Aladdin1992)
Directors: Ron Clements and John Musker. Walt Disney Pictures. An animated musical film set in the mythical city of Agrabah, the story follows a street-smart peasant, Aladdin, and his mischievous pet monkey, Abu, through magical adventures. Credits: produced and directed by John Musker, Ron Clements; co-producer, Donald W. Ernst; songs, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, Alan Menken and Tim Rice. Special DVD features: Deleted song "Proud of your boy" performed by Clay Aiken; filmmakers' audio commentary; animators' audio commentary; the art of 'Aladdin'; Alan Menken: musical renaissance man; pop-up fun facts; Disney song selection: sing-along to your favorite songs; "A whole new world" music videos; "A diamond in the rough: the making of 'Aladdin'"; deleted scenes; Disney's virtual DVD ride: Aladdin's Magic Carpet Adventure; Inside the Genie's lamp: never-before-seen 3-D tour; The Genie world tour: a hilarious trip around the world with the Genie; 3 Wishes Game: your fortune, revealed. 90 min. DVD 8430; vhs 999:1719
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Alexeieff at the Pinboard (A Propos de Jivago) (1960)
In their Paris studio, the Russian-born artist and filmmaker, Alexander Alexeieff, and his American wife, Claire Parker, show and explain how they create pictures on the instrument they invented (l'ecran d'epingles), which they first translated into English as the pinboard, and later called the pinscreen. 8 min. (With The Nose, 11 min., & Night on Bald Mountain, 8 min.). 999:3047

Alice (Neco z Alenky) (Czechoslovakia / Switzerland / UK / West Germany, 1988)
Directed by Jan Svankmajer. Alice is sitting in her room full of toys reading Lewis Carroll's story, during which she too is carried off to Wonderland. As she follows the elusive White Rabbit so begins this dream expedition into the landscape of childhood, combining techniques of animation, puppet theatre and live action. English version. 86 min. 999:1554
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Alice in Cartoonland
Contents: Alice, the toreador (1925, 9 min.) -- Alice's egg plant (1925, 9 min. Also on DVD 4779) -- Alice in the jungle (1925, 8 min.) -- Alice on the farm (1926, 9 min.) -- Alice rattled by rats (1925, 7 min.) -- Alice's orphan (1926, 7 min.) -- Alice the whaler (1927, 7 min. Also on DVD 4779).

It has been said that the Disney Studio was built on a mouse, but it all really began with a little girl named Alice. The basic concept of the "Alice films" by Walt Disney was to place a real girl in a cartoon world. This program represents Disney's earliest experiences as a young cartoon producer when he was 20 years old and reveals his development as a director and storyteller. Video/C 7168

Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney Pictures, 1951)
Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske. Bonus materials: "One hour in Wonderland", Walt Disney's one hour special promoting Alice in Wonderland. Complete storyboards for two unproduced feature-length versions of Alice in Wonderland from 1939 and 1943. "Operation Wonderland" (1951), a short promotional film on the making of Alice in Wonderland. Archival artwork including conceptual drawings, character designs and preliminary concepts. 1951 radio broadcast with Walt Disney and Kathryn Beaumont (voice of Alice). Demos of deleted songs and songs that were used. Rarely seen 1923 silent short, "Alice's Wonderland", by Walt Disney. Original publicity material including posters, lobby cards and press book. DVD 2366; DVD 248; Video Disc 128; VHS 999:2606
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Allegro non Troppo (Italy, 1978)
Directed by Bruno Bozzetto. Master animator Bruno Bozzetto offers his irreverent tribute to Disney's Fantasia. In six distinct episodes, fantastic cartoon creatures march, slither and bounce to classical rhythms. The stories are connected by hilarious live-action scenes that mimic the lunacy and comic mechanics of familiar cartoon situations. Contents: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy; Slavic Dance No. 7, Dvorak; Bolero, Ravel; Valse Triste, Sibelius; Concerto in C, Vivaldi; Firebird, Stravinsky. 86 min. 999:1304
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Anchors Aweigh (1945)
Directed by George Sidney. Cast: Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, Jose Iturbi, Dean Stockwell. Two lovesick sailors on shore leave in Hollywood fall hard for the same beautiful singer. The race for Susie's heart leads them both into a series of comical and musical adventures. The film is notable for the mixed live and animated scene with Gene Kelly dancing with an animated Jerry (of the Tom and Jerry cartoon) For information on animation sequence see the Big Cartoon Database. 140 min. DVD 7269
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Animal Farm (UK, 1954)
Directed by John Halas. An animated adaptation of Orwell's satire in which barnyard animals revolt against their cruel master, only to be taken over by the pigs, and soon find they have succeeded in exchanging one form of tyranny for another, and are once again forced to unite in a common cause. Based on the novel by George Orwell. 72 min. DVD 3165; vhs 999:91
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Animaquiladora: The Animation Sweatshop
Films by] Lalo Lopez & Alex Rivera. Dia de la independencia -- L.A. cucaracha -- Signs of the times -- Mysterious apparitions on tortillas -- Latinos on TV -- Why cybraceros. Latino political satire as presented in a collection of short animated films satirizing U.S.-Mexican relations. 10 min. Video/C 9210

Animation I - Early Works (1957)
Various, Disney. Ferdinand the Bull (Also on DVD 4779); Little Hiawatha; Tortoise and the Hare; Elmer Elephant; Tricks of our Trade. [U-Matic 3/4" tape format]. 999:585

The Animated Century
In this first ever comprehensive history of animation worldwide, animated hosts Professor Elderberry and Horace introduce clips from 160 animated films from 26 countries as they discuss the most significant animated films of the past 100 years. They also demonstrate different animation techniques including pin screen, pixillation, rotoscope, and cutout and puppet animation. Filmakers: James Stuart Blackton, Vadislav Starevich, Willis O'Brien, Winsor McCay, Yuri Norstein, John Randolph Bray, Otto Messmer, Max Fleischer, Walter Ruttmann, Len Lye, Dziga Vertov, George Pal, Dave Fleischer, Walt Disney, Juan Padron, Paul Driessen, Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising, Friz Feleng, Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Walter Lantz, Jan Svankmajer, Tex Avery, Hu Jinqing. 2003. 92 min. DVD 4697

Animated Soviet Propaganda.

American Imperialists. Racism, unemployment, aggression, excess -- the USSR's animation studios frequently took aim at these aspects of American culture. Representing five decades of animated Soviet propaganda, this program features short films that blast the U.S. and its perceived evils. Black and White and Mister Twister extol the absence of bigotry in Soviet society while Someone Else's Voice portrays jazz as "an enemy of the people." Ave Maria condemns America's presence in Vietnam and the influence of the Catholic Church, and The Shooting Gallery underscores the violence behind economic and class divisions. 81 min. DVD 5702

Fascist Barbarians. Hitler's invasion of Russia and Germany's post-WWII partition inspired a great deal of animated Soviet Propaganda. This program presents short films that disparage fascist aggression and America's supposed continuation of it. Fascist Boots on our Homeland and Cinema Circus vilify Hitler and the Nazi invaders; A Lesson Not Learned plays on Russian fears of a reunited, vengeful, and American-supported Germany; and Vasilyok, The Adventures of the Red Ties and The Violin of the Pioneer Pen are stories about brave and loyal Soviet children encountering and standing up to fascism. 116 min. DVD 5703

Capitalist Sharks. Just as America envisioned Communist threats during much of the 20th century, the specter of capitalism loomed large in the Soviet Cold War psyche. This program surveys Soviet animated propaganda, embodying that fiercely anti-capitalist spirit. Foreshadowing the space race, Interplanetary Revolution depicts a Communist triumph over free-market forces on Mars; China in Flames warns against capitalist interference in the Chinese Revolution; Shareholder proclaims the superiority of the Soviet economic system; and Proud Little Ship takes on capitalist aggression. 98 min. DVD 5704

Onward to the Shining Future. Soviet film studios worked hard to portray their government's system as idyllic and forward-looking. This program showcases animated films designed to promote that utopian vision. Soviet Toys, the earliest known example of Soviet animation, condemns Lenin's New Economic Policy; The Victorious Destination celebrates the achievements of Stalin's first five-year plan; Samoyed Boy praises the Soviet educational system and the casting-off of antiquated traditions; and Hot Stone, Little Organ, and Songs of the Fire Years rejoice over the passing of Czarist imperialism and the establishment of a new, benevolent society. Forward march, time! -- Soviet toys -- Samoyed boy -- The music box (Little organ) -- Lenin's Kino Pravda -- Join the collective -- Victorious destination -- War chronicle -- A hot stone -- Songs of the years of fire (Songs of the fire years) -- Plus electrification. 135 min. DVD 5705

Animation (British General Post Office Animation) (1935-1939)
Animated films produced between 1935 and 1939 to promote the services of the British Post Office (GPO) by early pioneering animators Len Lye, Lotte Reiniger and Norman McLaren. Contents: Colour box, director, Len Lye (1935, col., 4 min.) -- Rainbow dance, producer, Basil Wright; director, Len Lye -- (1936, col., 4 min.) -- Trade tattoo, producer, John Grierson; director, Len Lye (1937, col., 6 min.) -- The tocher, a film ballet by Lotte Reiniger ; Rossini themes arranged by Benjamin Britten (1938, b&w, 5 min.) -- the HPO-heavenly post office, a silhouette film by Lotte Reiniger; music, Brian Easdale (1938, col., 4 min.) -- Love on the wing, director, Norman McLaren (1939, col. 4 min.) PAL format videotape. 29 min. 999:3780

Animation Celebration Video Collection. Volume 1.
Brings together an international selection of the best animated films from a wide variety of nations presented at the 1st Los Angeles International Animation Celebration. Contents: Animation has no borders (Holland) -- Augusta makes herself beautiful (Hungary) -- Cat and mouse (USA) -- Characters (Holland) -- Chicken (Bulgaria) -- Chore (USA) -- Come back to Sorrento (Bulgaria) -- Cuckoo (Bulgaria) -- Dino Alley (USA) -- Disconnected (Canada) -- Happy hour (USA) -- It's an O.K. life (USA) -- Moebius play (USA) -- Mongo Makongo (USA) -- On what a knight (Holland) -- Quasi's cabaret trailer (USA) -- Quest: a long Ray's journey into light (USA) -- Rope dance (Germany) -- Second class mail (UK) -- Sun beam (UK) -- Strange case of Mr. Donnybrook's boredom (USA) -- Traveling light (USA) -- Wreck of the Julie Plante (UK). 1991. 90 min. 999:2847

Animation Celebration Video Collection. Volume 2.
A collection of some of the best American and international animated films presented at the Second Los Angeles International Animation Celebration. Contents: ASIFA Children's Film -- Beat dedication (USA) -- A crushed world (Bulgaria) -- Eternity (USA) -- Finger wave (Hungary) -- Goodnight Norma... goodnight Milton (USA) -- Lady and the lamp (USA) -- Lazar (USA) -- Paradisia (USA) -- Pencil dance (USA) -- Propagandance (USA) -- Quinoscopio #2 (Cuba) -- Salome (Italy) -- A salute to Olive Jar (USA) -- Scaredy cat (USA) -- Suspicious circumstances (USA) -- 25 ways to quit smoking (USA) -- Umbabarauma (UK). c1993. 90 min. 999:2848

Animation Celebration Video Collection. Volume 4.
A collection of some of the best American and international animated films presented at the 4th Los Angeles International Animation Celebration. Contents: Boss (UK) -- Button (Armenia) -- Canfilm (Bulgaria) -- Dancing (Italy) -- Fantastic person (UK) -- Green beret (USA) -- Hunter (USSR) -- Madcap (USA) -- Office space (USA) -- Okay Tex (Bulgaria) -- Pre-hysterical daze (USA) -- Quinoscopio #3 (Cuba) -- Rrringg! (Holland) -- Smaller world "Big Baby" (USA) -- Song of Wolfgang the Intrepid (USSR) -- Tale of Nippoless Nippleby (USA) -- Tarzan (Japan) -- Unsavory Avery (USA) -- Weeds (Germany). c1993. 90 min. 999:2849

Animation Propaganda Education: 4 Stories to Live Life By and Learn.
Four examples of animation propaganda from the '40's. Easy Does It, Hugh Harman (1946, 25 min.): A story about a beautiful daughter who sacrifices herself to the greedy banker to save her father's grocery store from bankruptcy. Intercut with promotional scenes to sell Stokely canned goods to grocery stores. Winky the Watchman, Hugh Harman (1946, 10 min.): An animated cartoon dealing with the care of teeth. When Winky, a sleepy little watchman, fails to guard the wall--a set of teeth--much trouble ensues from the "Bad-uns" until the dentists come to the rescue. Cleanliness Brings Health, U.S. Office of Inter-American Affairs; Walt Disney Productions (1946, 16 min.): Using animation, shows how personal cleanliness, clean food, and safe disposal of excreta are first steps in protection against disease in the home. Compares the habits of a clean family with those of a careless family. Winged Scourge, U.S. Office of Inter-American Affairs; Walt Disney Productions (1944, 9 min.): Shows the development of the Anopheles mosquito, carrier of the malaria germ. The Seven Dwarfs demonstrate the various methods from mosquito control. 60 min. 999:2213

The Animation Show: Vol. I
Following the success of the theatrical tour of The Animation Show, animators Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt have brought the stellar collection of shorts to videodisc, with extra features that they couldn't fit into the original show. Welcome to the show / Don Hertzfeldt -- Mt. Head (Atama Yama) / Koji Yamamura [also contained on DVD 6336]-- Brother / Adam Elliot -- Parking / Bill Plympton -- The adventures of Ricardo / Corky Quakenbush -- Moving illustrations of machines / Jeremy Solterbeck -- La course a l'abime / Georges Schwizgebel -- Billy's balloon / Don Hertzfeldt -- Cousin / Adam Elliot -- The Cathedral (Katedra) / Tomek Baginski -- Intermission in the third dimension / Don Hertzfeldt -- Fifty percent grey / Ruairi Robinson and Seamus Byrne -- The adventures of Ricardo / Corky Quakenbush -- Uncle / Adam Elliot -- Early pencil tests and other experiments / Mike Judge -- Aria / Pjotr Sapegin -- Bathtime in Clerkenwell / Alex Budovsky -- The adventures of Ricardo / Corky Quakenbush -- The Rocks (Das Rad) / Chris Stenner and Heidi Wittlinger -- The end of the show / Don Hertzfeldt. Special features: Audio commentaries by animators Bill Plympton and Corky Quakenbush; deleted pencil test by Mike Judge; special effects commentary and production art galleries by Don Hertzfeldt; plus much more. DVD 6862

The Animation Show: Vol. II
Following the success of the theatrical tour of The Animation Show, animators Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt have brought the stellar collection of shorts to videodisc, with extra features that they couldn't fit into the original show. Bunnies / Studio Soi -- Guard dog / Bill Plympton -- The F.E.D.S. / Jennifer Drummond -- Pan with us / David Russo -- Ward 13 / Peter Cornwell -- Hello / Jonathan Mix -- Rockfish / Blur Studio and Tim Miller -- Magda / Chel White -- Fallen art / Tomek Baginski -- When the day breaks / Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby -- Fireworks / Pez -- The meaning of life / Don Hertzfeldt. Special features: Audio commentaries by animators Bill Plympton and Corky Quakenbush; deleted pencil test by Mike Judge; special effects commentary and production art galleries by Don Hertzfeldt; featurette, 100 years of animated shorts; plus much more. DVD 6862

Animation, the Beginning (multiple shorts). (1906-1927)
An anthology of animated films dating from 1906 to 1927. Contents: Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, J. Stuart Blackton (4 min.); La Ratelier; Fantasmagoria; Mobiliu Fedele, Emil Cohl (8 min.); Little Nemo, Winsor McCay (8 min.); Revenge of the Kinematograph Cameraman, Ladis Starevich (9 min.); Professor Bonehead is Shipwrecked, Emil Cohl (5 min.); Gertie the Dinosaur, Winsor McCay (8 min.); Dinosaur and the Missing Link, Willis O'Brien (6 min.); Sinking of the Lusitannia, Winsor McCay (6 min.); Bobby Bumps puts a Beanery on the Bum, John Bray, Earl Hurd Bray (5 min.); Out of the Inkwell: Perpetual Motion, Max Fleischer (5 min.); Modelling, Koko the Clown, Bubbles, Max Fleischer (12 min.); Laugh-o-Grams, Puss-n-Boots, Walt Disney (11 min.); Alice on the Farm, Walt Disney (7 min.); Small Town Sheriff, Paul Terry (5 min.); Felix in Hollywood, Pat Sullivan (7 min.); Oswald and the Mechanical Cow, Walt Disney (6 min.) 109 min. 999:518

Animation, the Beginning, Volume 2.(1906-1925)
Classic silent animated movies dating from 1906 to 1925. Contents: Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, Gertie the Dinosaur, Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the Circus, Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse Discuss the Letter "G", Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse: a Duet, all by George Herriman; The Flying House, Winsor McCay; Surprise, Max Fleischer; Felix in Fairyland, Pat Sullivan; Alice's Egg Plant, Walt Disney. 68 min. 999:597

Antz (Dreamworks, 1998)
Directors, Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson. Voices: Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Gene Hackman, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Danny Glover. In this animated feature life is no picnic for Z, a small worker ant with some very big ideas, whose chances of landing the beautiful Princess Bala are literally one in a billion. But when Z convinces his soldier ant buddy to switch places with him, his simple life takes a wild turn. 83 min. DVD 4368; vhs 999:2324
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Anxious Animation
Lulu ; Altair ; Pony glass / animator, Lewis Klahr -- Immer Zu ; Lost motion / animator, Janie Geiser -- Bats ; Moschops / animator, Jim Trainor -- Wheel of torment ; Sneak attack ; Somebody goofed / animators, Eric Henry, Syd Garon, Rodney Ascher. Presents a collection of animated films by "six contemporary film artists who take us into surreal worlds of delirium and paranoia...." 81 min. DVD 6450

Archival Cartoon Classics

Vol 1: Casper, Mel-o-toons, Art & Foreign Cartoons! The Friendly ghost (Original "Casper" cartoon) / Famous Studios production -- Casper's friendly ghost / Famous Studios production -- A-haunting we will go -- A Noveltoon featuring Casper the Friendly Ghost -- There's good boos to-night -- Boo Moon -- Spooking about Africa -- Treasure Island / Mel-o-toon -- Christopher Columbus / Mel-o-toon -- Robin Hood / Mel-o-toon -- The Trojan horse / Mel-o-toon -- Moonbird -- Mr. Rossi on the beach -- Freedom river / a parable told by Orson Welles ; Stephen Bosustow Productions -- Invisible moustache of Raoul Dufy -- Tender game -- Once upon a time there was a point / Zagreb film. A cartoon collection of Casper, the friendly ghost including the original first cartoon, an animated parable told by Orson Welles (Freedom River), plus four mel-o-toon cartoons and others. 120 min. DVD 8496

Vol 2: Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, Old Mother Hubbard. Heckle and Jeckle: the talking magpies -- Hawaiian birds / Max Fleischer -- Farm foolery (follow the bouncing ball) -- Great piggy bank robbery (Daffy Duck) (Looney Toones) -- Ghost wanted (Merrie Melodies) -- Wolf! Wolf! (Mighty Mouse) -- The trial of Mr. Wolf (Merrie Melodies) -- The goal rush (Noveltoon) (follow the bouncing ball) -- Harman-ising : To Spring -- Daffy doodles (Merrie Melodies) -- Impatient patient (Daffy Duck) (Looney Tunes) -- Prest-o change-o (Merrie Melodies) -- Old Mother Hubbard / Castle Films -- Wabbit who came for supper (Merrie Melodies) -- A day at the zoo (Merrie Melodies) -- Greetings bait (Merrie Melodies) "Follow the bouncing ball from screen sing-alongs through Merrie Melodies to Looney Tunes and beyond with Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, old Mother Hubbard and more." 120 min. DVD 8497

Vol 3: Follow the Bouncing Ball. Old MacDonald had a farm (Noveltoon -- The goal rush (Noveltoon) -- Suddenly its spring (Noveltoon with Raggedy Ann) -- The Enchanted square (Noveltoon with Raggedy Ann) -- Farm foolery (Screen song) -- Heap hep injuns (Screen song) -- Helter swelter (Screen song) -- Jingle jangle jungle (Screen song) -- Little brown jug (Screen song) -- The big drip (Screen song) --Emerald Isle (Screen song) --Funshine state (Screen song) -- Golden state (Screen song) --Lone star state (Screen song) -- Toys will be toys (Screen song). A cartoon collection of fifteen beloved screen sing-alongs and Noveltoons of yesteryear. 120 min. DVD 8498

Vol 4: A case of the missing hare (Merrie Melodies) -- Aesops Fables: Opening night / Radio Pictures -- Sunshine makers / Bordens Milk -- Jungle jitters (Merrie Melodies) -- Big man from the North (Looney Tunes) -- Picnic Panic (Kolor Kartoons) -- Treasure Island (Mel-o-toon) -- Billy Mouse's awkwakade (Terry Toons) -- Croon crazy -- Tortoise beats hare (Merrie melodies) -- Freedom River (a parable told by Orson Welles / Stephen Bosustow Productions -- Sports chumpions (Merrie melodies) -- Susie the little blue coupe / Walt Disney -- Fresh vegetable mystery / Dave Fleisher -- A waif's welcome / Commonwealth Pictures Corp. A collection of vintage cartoons featuring Merrie Melodies, Terry Toons, plus "The Sunshine Makers" sponsored by Bordens Milk and Walt Disney's "Susie the little blue coupe." 120 min. DVD 8499

Vol. 5: Felix the Cat: Goose that laid the golden egg --Neptune nonsense -- Arabiantics -- False vases -- April maze -- Forty winks -- Outdoor indore -- Skulls ansd sculls -- Futuritzy -- Woos whoopee -- Merry kittens -- Bold King Cole / Burt Gillett -- Dick Whittington's cat -- Little red school mouse -- Naughty but mice. A collection of fifteen cartoons featuring Felix the Cat. 120 min. DVD 8500

Vol. 6: Baby Huey, Little Lulu, Little Audrey & The Land of the Lost! (Featuring Baby Huey): Quack-a doodle-doo, v.1 -- Quack-a doodle-doo, v.2 -- Pest pupil -- (Featuring Little Lulu): Cad and caddy -- Bout with a trout, v.1 --Bout with a trout, v.2 -- Chick and double chick -- Dog snow off -- Scout with the gout -- (Featuring Little Audrey): Goofy goofy gander -- Lost dream (race) -- Seapreme court -- Tarts and flowers -- (Noveltoons): Teacher's pest -- Land of the lost Jewels -- Land of the lost. A collection of sixteen cartoons featuring the cartoon characters Baby Huey, Little Lulu, and Little Audrey. 120 min. DVD 8501

Vol. 7, Mutt & Jeff, ComiColor, Toonerville & Molly Moo-Cow! Mutt and Jeff cartoons: Westward whoa -- Slick sleuths -- Western whoa -- ComiColor cartoons: Three bears -- Humpty Dumpty -- Sinbad the sailor -- Simple Simon -- Summertime -- Burt Gillett's rainbow parade: Toonerville Trolley -- Commonwealth Picture Corp films: Toonerville picnic -- Trolley ahoy -- Burt Gillett's rainbow parade cartoons: Molly Moo-Cow and the indians -- Molly Moo-Cow and Rip Van Winkle -- Walter O. Gutlohn, Inc: Hunting season -- Dizzy Day -- RKO Van Beuren Production: Tom & Jerry (humans) -- The Tuba Tooter. A selection of rare early cartoons featuring Mutt & Jeff, ComiColor Cartoons, films by Commonwealth Pictures Corporation and featuring the work of cartoonist Burt Gillett and Max Fleischer among others. 120 min. DVD 8502

Vol. 8: Aesop's Sound Fables & Fairy Tales! Aesop's sound fables: A close call -- A Toytown tale -- Cinderella blues -- Circus capers -- Frozen frolics -- The animal fair -- The king of bugs ; Hansel and Gretel/ by Ray Harryhousen ; Castle Films: Mary's little lamb -- Old Mother Hubbard -- Simple Simon -- The big bad wolf -- ; To Spring / Happy Harmonies ; Nursery scandal / Van Beuren Cartoon ; Four musicians of Bremen / Walt Disney. A cartoon collection of seven Aesops's Sound Fables produced by Pathe Exchange and four cartoons produced by Castle films, inc., among others. 120 min. DVD 8503

Vol. 9: Noveltoons & Famous Studio Productions! Pleased to eat you [featuring the Hungry Lion] / a Famous Studios production ; Noveltoons: A mite makes right -- A mutt in a rut -- A self-made mongrel [featuring Dog Face] -- Campus capers [featuring Herman the mouse] -- Cheese burglar [featuring Herman] -- Hep cat symphony -- Leprechaun's gold -- Much ado about mutton -- No mutton fer nuttin' -- Scrappily married [featuring Herman and Henry] -- Sheep shape [featuring Blackie the sheep] -- Sudden fried chicken [featuring Herman the mouse and Henry the chicken] -- The henpecked rooster -- The old shell game -- Ups an' downs derby. A collection of fifteen Noveltoon cartoons, featuring Herman the Mouse, Henry the chicken, and others. others. 120 min. DVD 8504

Vol. 10: Tex Avery Bad Luck Blackie -- Batty baseball -- Big heel-watha (with Screwball Squirrel) -- Doggon tired -- Out-foxed (with Droopy) -- Dumb-hounded (with Droopy) -- Lonesome Lenny (with Screwball Squirrel) -- Screwball Squirrel -- The cat that hated people -- The hungry wolf -- The little jet -- Ventriloquist cat -- What's buzzin', buzzard? -- Blitz wolf. 120 min. DVD 8505

Vol. 11: Popeye the Sailor A date to skate -- A haul in one -- Abusement park -- Aladdin's wonderful lamp -- Ancient fistory -- Assault and flattery -- Bride and gloom -- Cookin' with gags -- Floor Flusher -- Floor flusher, v.2. -- Fright to the finish -- Gopher spinach -- Greek mirthology -- I'm in the Army now -- I don't scare -- I never changes my altitude. 120 min. DVD 8506

Vol. 12: Popeye, Gumby, Gabby, Hunky & Spunky Gumby adventures: Gumbasia -- Gumby concerto -- Mysterious fires -- Robot rumpus -- Too Loo -- Gabby cartoons: All's well -- Fire cheese -- Gabby goes fishing -- It's a hap-hap-happy day -- King for a day -- Swing cleaning -- Hunky and Spunky cartoons: The barnyard brat -- You can't shoe a horse fly -- Popeye cartoons: Insect to injury -- Let's sing with Popeye -- Nearlyweds -- Out to punch -- Parlez vous woo. A collection of eighteen vintage cartoons featuring the characters of Popeye and Gumby plus Max Fleischer cartoons featuring Gabby and Hunky & Spunky. 120 min. DVD 8507

Vol. 13: Max Fleischer Cartoons Car-tune portrait -- Ants in the plants -- Bunny mooning -- Chicken a la king -- Dancing on the moon -- Greedy Humpty Dumpty -- A kick in time (Hunky & Spunky) -- Snubbed by a snob (Hunky & Spunky) -- Alway's kickin' (Hunky & Spunky) -- Little Lambkins -- Little Lamby -- Peeping penguins -- Play safe -- Cobweb hotel -- Kids in the shoe -- Little stranger. A collection of sixteen cartoons created by Max Fleischer including three films featuring Hunky & Spunky. 120 min. DVD 8508

Vol. 14: MGM Cartoons The stork's holiday -- Bookworm -- Mad maestro -- Unwelcome guest (Barney Bear) -- Bear raid warden (Barney Bear) -- Chips off the old block -- Dance of the weed -- Barnyard babies (Happy harmonies) -- Alias St. Nick (Happy harmonies) -- Bottles (Happy harmonies) -- Tale of the Vienna woods -- The rookie bear. A collection of twelve cartoon classics created by MGM Studios. 120 min. DVD 8509

Vol. 15: Bugs, Daffy, Elmer, Yosemite, Bosko & Buddy Buddy steps out -- Hare-Abian nights -- Bushy Hare --Wise Quackers -- Battling Bosko -- Big man from the North -- Yodeling yokels -- Bosko and Honey -- Buckaroo Bugs -- Feather in his hare -- Baseball bugs -- Buccaneer bunny -- Easter yeggs -- Forward march hare -- Gorilla my dreams -- Ain't nature grand? A collection of sixteen Looney Tunes featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Warner Brothers cartoon characters. 120 min. DVD 8510

Vol. 16: Bugs, Daffy, Gophers, Pepe, Porky, Sylvester & Termite Terrace Hare tonic -- Racketeer rabbit -- Water, water every hare -- Southern exposure -- A coy decoy -- Henpecked duck -- Lumber jerks -- Kitty cornered -- Mexican joyride -- Odor of the day -- Porky's bear facts -- Porky's garden -- Porky's midnight matinee -- Porky chops -- Tom Turk and Daffy -- Termite Terrace home movies (silent) -- Warner Bros. cartoons pencil animation. A collection of seventeen cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Pepe Le Pew and others. 120 min. DVD 8511

Vol. 17: Porky, Daffy, Bugs & Elmer Porky's prize pony (col.) -- Porky's prize pony (b&w) -- Yankee Doodle Daffy -- Timid torreador -- A corny concerto -- Day at the zoo --Gruesome twosome -- A Hick, a slick and a chick -- A star is hatched -- A tale of two kitties -- Ain't that ducky -- Aloha Hooey -- Bars and stripes forever -- Falling hare. A collection of fourteen cartoons featuring Warner Bros. characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and Elmer Fudd. 120 min. DVD 8512

Vol. 18: Bugs, Tweetie & Merrie Melodies Billboard frolics -- Birdy and the beast -- Booby hatched -- Bug parade -- Bugs Bunny and the three bears -- Bugs gets the boid -- 8 ball bunny -- A hare grows in Manhattan -- Bunny hugged -- Hair-raising hare -- Hare remover -- Hare splitter -- Rabbit fire -- Rabbit punch -- Rebel rabbit. A collection of fifteen cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Tweety, and Merry Melodies. 120 min. DVD 8513

Vol. 19: Bugs, Daffy, Foghorn & Merrie Melodies Slick hare -- Big snooze -- Heckling hare -- Upswept hare -- Wabbit twouble -- Bye, Bye Bluebeard -- Catch as cats can -- Chow hound -- Crazy cruise -- Crockett doodle-doo -- Cross country detours -- Daffy and Egghead -- Daffy and the dinosaur -- Nasty quacks -- Up-standing sitter. A collection of fifteen cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn & Merrie Melodies. 120 min. DVD 8514

Vol. 20: Daffy, Elmer & Merrie Melodies Dangerous Dan McFoo -- Detouring America -- Ding dog daddy -- Dog daze -- Dog tired -- Double chaser -- Drip-along Daffy -- Elmer's candid camera -- Fagin's freshmen -- Fair and worm-er -- Farm frolics -- Farm frolics 2 -- Fin'n catty. A collection of thirteen cartoons featuring Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd & Merrie Melodies. 120 min. DVD 8515

Vol. 21: Merrie Melodies Hop, look & listen -- Hold the lion -- Hobo gadget band -- Hobo Bobo -- Hare ribbin' -- Hamateur night -- Hair-raising hare -- Growing pains -- Gold rush daze -- Gold rush daze 2 -- Fresh airedale -- Fox pop -- Foney fables. A collection of thirteen Merrie Melodies cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Sylvester and friends. 120 min. DVD 8516

Vol. 22: Merrie Melodies I taw a putty tat -- I wanna be a sailor -- I wanna play house -- Jack-wabbit and the beanstalk (Bugs Bunny) --Katnip Kollege -- Little Pancho Vanilla -- Mr. and Mrs. is the name -- Naughty but mice -- Odor-able kitty -- Old Glory (Porky Pig) -- One meat brawl -- Scent-imental over you (Pepe Le Pew) -- Robin Hood makes good -- Roughly squeaking -- Sniffles and the bookworm. A collection of fifteen Merrie Melodies cartoons featuring Sylvester, Tweety, Porky Pig and friends. 120 min. DVD 8517

Vol. 23: Merrie Melodies Sniffles takes a trip -- Snowman's land -- Sport chumpions -- Stage door cartoon -- Super rabbit -- Swooner Crooner (Porky pig) -- Bear's tale -- Cagey canary -- The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The rivals of Roquefort Hall -- The fighting 69th -- The good egg -- Hare-brained hypnotist (Bugs Bunny) -- Lyin' mouse. 120 min. DVD 8518

Vol. 24: Merrie Melodies Old grey hare -- Sheepish wolf -- Sneezing weasel -- Stupid cupid -- Unruly hare -- Wabbit who came for supper -- Wacky wabbit -- Wacky worm -- Wild hare (the first Bugs Bunny cartoon) -- Tick tock tuckered -- To duck ... or not to duck -- Toy town hall -- Trap happy Porky -- Two's a crowd. A collection of fourteen Merrie Melodies cartoons including the first Bugs Bunny cartoon (Wild hare). 120 min. DVD 8519

Vol. 25: Merrie Melodies Prince varmint -- The high and the flighty -- Two gophers from Texas -- Wackiki wabbitt -- Walky talky hawky -- What's cookin' Doc? -- When I yoo hoo -- Wild wild world -- Bye, bye bluebeard -- Rabbit transit -- Puss and Booty -- Sock a doodle do -- The lion's busy -- The windblown hare -- Leon Schlesinger productions. A collection of fourteen Merrie Melodies cartoons concluding with "Leon Schlesinger productions". 120 min. DVD 8520

Vol. 26: The mild West -- Molly Moo-cow and the butterflies -- It's a Greek life -- Betty Boop and the little king -- Boy meets dog -- Cupid gets his man -- Hep cat symphony -- The milky way -- Scotty finds a home -- Spinning mice -- Parrotville post-office -- Pantry panic. 120 min. DVD 8521

[Avery, Tex]. SEE also Looney Tunes

[Avery, Tex]. The Compleat Tex Avery (1935-1954)
The complete collection of animated films originally produced between approx. 1935 and 1954. Contents: Blitz wolf, Early bird dood it, Dumb-hounded, Red hot riding hood, Who killed who?, One ham's family, What's buzzin buzzard?, Screwball squirrel, Batty baseball, Happy-go-nutty, Big heel-watha, Screwy truant, Shooting of Dan McGoo, Jerky turkey, Swing shift Cinderella, Wild and wolfy, Lonesome Lenny, Hick chick, Northwest hounded police, Henpecked hoboes, Hound hunters, Red hot rangers, Uncle Tom's cabana, Slap happy lion, King-size canary, What price fleadom, Little tinker, Lucky ducky, Half-pint pygmy, Cat that hated people, Bad luck Blackie, Senor Droopy, House of tomorrow, Doggone tired, Wags to riches, Little rural riding hood, Out-foxed, Counterfeit cat, Ventriloquist Cat, Cuckoo clock, Garden gopher, Chump champ, Peachy cobbler, Cock-a-doodle dog, Daredevil droopy, Droopy's good deed, Symphony in slang, Car of tomorrow, Droopy's double trouble, Magical maestro, One cab's family, Rock-a-bye bear, Little Johnny jet, TV of tomorrow, Three little pups, Drag-a-long Droopy, Billy boy, Homesteader Droopy, Farm of tomorrow, Flea circus, Dixieland Droopy, Field and scream, First bad man, Deputy Droopy, Cellbound, Millionaire Droopy, Cat's meow. Approx. 9 hours (5 discs). Video Disc 152

Canemaker, John. Tex Avery : the MGM years, 1942-1955. Atlanta : Turner Pub. ; Kansan City, Mo. : Distributd by Andrews and McMeel, c1996. (MAIN: NC1766.U52 A9233 1996; PFA : NC1766.U52 A9233)
Grant, John. "Tex Avery." In: Masters of animation. NY : Watson-Guptill, 2001. (MAIN: TR897.5 .G73 2001)
"Tex Avery. King of cartoons." Griffithiana nr 28 (Dec 1986); p 5-65
Morris, Gary. "The Fairy Tales of Tex Avery." Bright Lights Film Journal, vol. 22, pp. (no pagination), September 1998.
Morris, Gary. "What's up, Tex?": A Quickie Look at the Life & Career of Tex Avery"Bright Lights Film Journal, vol. 22, pp. (no pagination), September 1998. Issue 22

[Avery, Tex] Tex Avery (Archival Cartoon Classics)
Bad Luck Blackie -- Batty baseball -- Big heel-watha (with Screwball Squirrel) -- Doggon tired -- Out-foxed (with Droopy) -- Dumb-hounded (with Droopy) -- Lonesome Lenny (with Screwball Squirrel) -- Screwball Squirrel -- The cat that hated people -- The hungry wolf -- The little jet -- Ventriloquist cat -- What's buzzin', buzzard? -- Blitz wolf. 120 min. DVD 8505

Avoid Eye Contact: Best of NYC Independent Animation. Volume 1. (2003)
In September 2003, eleven animators met in a large Chelsea loft. Young animators joined seasoned masters to produce a tour of the best of the last few decades of New York City animation. Contents: One of those days ; How to make love to a woman / Bill Plympton -- Drink ; Delivery / Patrick Smith -- Sub / Jesse Schmal -- Dirdy birdy / John Dilworth -- Tongues and taxis / Michael Overbeck -- I was a Thanksgiving turkey ; Goodnight Norma, goodnight Milton / John Schnall -- Bathtime in Clerkenwell ; Terminally ambivalent over you / Aleksey Budovsky -- Roof sex / PES -- A little routine ; New fangled / George Griffin -- Five fucking fables ; Love story / Signe Baumane -- Mr. Smile ; Box factory / Fran Krause. DVD 2693

Avoid Eye Contact: Best of NYC Independent Animation. Volume 2. (2003)
The man who yelled ; Life / Mo Willems -- Eat ; Push comes to shove / Bill Plympton -- Handshake / Patrick Smith -- Handshake / Patrick Smith -- The Mousachist / John Dilworth -- Atlas gets a drink / Michael Overbeck -- Frog / Chris Conforti -- Coffee / Rohitash Rao -- Fetch ; The Stork / Nina Paley -- Pee-Nut / PES -- Dentist / Signe Baumane -- Moonraker / Fran Krause -- Space war ; Bar fight / Christy Karacas. The films in this volume span the last five years. Young animators join seasoned masters in a program that is surely to become an important part of any animation enthusiast's library. All films are international award winners, each with a distinct look, united only by genre and the gritty soul of New York City. DVD 6411

Backseat Bingo
Director, Liz Blazer. A poignant and humorous animated documentary about the romantic lives of senior citizens. 5 min. DVD 6619

[Bakshi, Ralph]
SEE
Coonskin,
Fritz the Cat

Ballet Méchanique.
A classic reference point for abstract cinema, co-made by cubist painet Fernand Léger and Dudley Murphy. Stephen Dwoskin, in his book Film Is, describes the film as follows: The film takes what often seem to be chance elements of objective images and juxtaposes them in rhythmic movements. The editing is the essence, involving as it does an infatuation and exploration of the time/movement possibilities of the film. Here is an early example of physical potential being used, the structure being built up from the image content. The repetition of a woman climbing stairs, or the spinning of wheels as a close-up, gives a sense of freedom to the visual motion inherent in the subjects. [Michael J. Sicinski, UCB Film Studies Program]. DVD 4095; DVD 4191; also on also on VHS Video 999:108

Bambi (Walt Disney Pictures,1942)
Director, David Hand. Voices: Hardie Albright, Tim Davis, Sam Edwards, Bobette Audrey, Thelma Boardman, Stan Alexander, Donnie Dunagan, Sterling Holloway, John Sutherland, Paula Winslowe, Cammie King, Ann Gillis, Thelma Hubbard, Mary Lansing, Fred Shields, Will Wright. In this classic animated film Bambi, a young deer, is hailed as the 'Prince of the Forest' at his birth. As Bambi grows, he makes friends with the other animals of the forest, in particular a rabbit named Thumper and a skunk named Flower. He learns the skills needed to survive, and he even finds love. One day, however, the human hunters come, and Bambi must learn to be as brave as his father if he is to lead the other deer to safety. Special features: Walt's annotated 'Bambi'; never-before-seen deleted sequences; Forest Adventure game; DisneyPedia: Bambi's forest friends; Disney's storytime: Thumper goes exploring; the original circle of life: the making-of 'Bambi' legacy; sneak peak of the all-new movie, 'Bambi II'. 69 min. DVD 3826; 999:1361
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Bambi Meets Godzilla (1969)
Directed by Marv Newland. Bambi is contentedly nibbling the grass, seemingly unaware of his impending encounter with Godzilla. What will happen when the two finally meet? 3 min. 999:1437

[Barta, Jiri]SEE Labyrinth of Darkness

Beauty and the Beast (Walt Disney Pictures, 1991)
Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise. The spell of an enchantress opens this animated musical fairy tale, turning a cruel prince into a hideous beast. Belle, the heroine, is a book-loving young lady trapped by the beast when she comes looking for her father. To break the spell, the beast must win Belle's love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. DVD Special features: Disc 1: three versions of the film (special ed.; theatrical ed. and in-progress ed.); audio commentary; sing-along track; Maurice's invention workshop game -- Disc 2: "The story behind the story" featurette; "A tale as old as time" making of featurette; character profile game; Enchanted environments virtual reality; the Broadway musical; animation featurettes; "Break the spell" adventure game; music featurettes; poster & ad design; trailers and TV spots. 90 min. DVD 1387; also on VHS 999:2169
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Before Mickey: Animation Anthology (1900-1928)
Directed by Donald Crafton. A collection of twenty-five silent animated short films made between 1900 and 1928, with piano accompaniment, occasional subtitles. Contents: Enchanted Drawing, J. Blackton; Animated Painting, E. Porter; Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, J. Blackton; Lightning Sketches, J. Blackton; Princess Nictotine; or, A Smoke Fairy, J. Blackton; Fantasmagorie, E. Cohl; Clair de Lune Espagnol = The Man in the Moon, E. Cohl; Little Nemo, W. McCay; Gertie, W. McCCay; Colonel Heeza Liar at Bat, J. Bray; Bobby Bumps, Before and After, E. Hurd; Farmer Al Falfa's Revenge, P. Terry; Out of the Inkwell: Perpetual Motion, M. Fleischer; 'Twas but a Dream, R. Barre; Mutt and Jeff in the Flood, R. Barre; The Gumps in Taking a Ride, W. Carlson; Le Garde-meuble = The Automatic Moving Company, R. Bosetti; Mest' kinematograficeskogo operatura, L. Starevitch; Kapten Grogg bland andra konstiga kroppa, V. Bergdahl; The Lost World, W. O'Brien; Alice's Mysterious Mystery, W. Disney; Alice Rattled by Rats, W. Disney; The Lunch Hound, W. Lantz; Felix the Cat in The Oily Bird, P. Sullivan and O. Messmer; Felix the Cat Dines and Pines, P. Sullivan and O. Messmer. 120 min. 999:608

Behind the Scenes at the Walt Disney Studio
Contents: Disc 1. A trip through the Walt Disney Studios -- The Reluctant dragon -- How Walt Disney cartoons are made -- Disc 2. The story of the animated drawing -- The Plausible impossible -- Tricks of our trade. Presents behind-the-scenes films and television shows highlighting the work of Walt Disney Studios. The centerpiece is the 1941 feature film "The reluctant dragon," in which humorist Robert Benchley introduces the major steps in cartoon production. Walt himself hosts three installments of the Disneyland television show from the 1950s: "The story of the animated drawing, The plausible impossible, and Tricks of our trade," which together constitute a primer of the art of animation and a summation of the work accomplished by Walt and his gifted team of artists. Includes footage of Walt's original Hyperion plant filmed in 1937 and a newly created virtual tour of the Walt Disney Studio, including visionary architect Kem Weber's original plans. Videodisc release of films and television shows originally released between 1937 and 1957. Special features (Disc 1): Commentary by Leonard Maltin; "Leonard Maltin's studio tour"; Behind the boards on Baby Weems; The reluctant dragon gallery; Walt Disney Studios gallery. (Disc 2): "Tour of the Disney Studio" radio program; Kem Weber gallery. 2002. 240 min. DVD 1477

The Best of Resfest. Volume 1
Rodney Ascher --Michael Overbeck --Dean Mermell --Zach Schlappi --Mike Mills --Bob Sabiston --Max Kisman --Jose Javier Martinez --Thomas Trail --Koji Yamamoto --Herman Weeb --James Kenney --Adam Gravois --Stephen X. Arthur --AWOL --Stefan Nadelman.Alfred /Tongues and taxis /Modern life /Pasta for war /Deformer /Snack and drink /11:11 /Luz /Portrait of Harry /Syokyoan /Cirkus /Ground /Golden shoes /Vision point /Max /Latin alive / A collection of 16 short films from the archives of Resfest, an event that travels the world and showcases works from digital media artists. 81 min. DVD 4400

The Best of Resfest. Volume 2
David Birdsell --Tom Schroeder --Virgil Widrich --Brett Simon --Daniel Loflin --Suzie Templeton --Alessandro Bavari --Ari Gold --Mark Osborne --Elyse Couvillion --Simon Ellis --David Kartch.Bad animals /Bike ride /Copy shop /Counterfeit film /Delusions in modern primitivism /Dog /Headcleaner /Helicopter /More /Sweet /Telling lies /Zen and the art of landscaping A collection of 12 short films from the archives of Resfest, an event that travels the world and showcases works from digital media artists. 104 min. DVD 4401

The Best of Zagreb Film.
DVD compilation of films produced by the Zagreb Film of Yugoslavia studios, which became famous for a unique animation style that became known as 'the Zagreb school.' One of the studio's pioneering distinctions was that its filmmakers wrote, designed, and directed their own films, resulting in boldly entertaining cartoons unified in design, tone, and message. These are DVD compilations of films made since the early 1960s, and released on videotape in 1999.

Be Careful What You Wish For; (and) The Classic Collection. A compilation of 21 short animation films by various directors from the Zagreb Film of Yugoslavia studios. This set includes 14 stories of irony, double cross and mystery followed by 7 films representative of Zagreb's most unique offerings. Contents: Be careful what you wish for: Big time -- Curiosity -- Musical pig -- Okay! -- Elegy -- The fifth one -- The wall -- Prayer -- Paranoia -- The ceremony -- The fly -- Maxicat in The hat -- Maxicat in Lunch -- Maxicat in Broom -- The classic collection: Ersatz -- Diary -- Mask of the red death -- Butterflies -- Last waltz in the old mill -- Fisheye -- Mass in A minor. 114 min. DVD 675

Laugh at Your Own Risk, For Children Only. A compilation of 16 animated films by various directors from the Zagreb Film of Yugoslavia studios. This set includes 8 comic films followed by 8 films for children. Contents: Laugh at your own risk: The tower of Babel -- Exciting love story -- The devil's work -- Of holes and corks -- Learning to walk -- Home is best -- Largo -- Maxicat in tennis -- Maxicat in rope -- Maxicat in door. For children only: Cow on the moon -- Strange bird -- Octave of fear -- Little and big -- Anna goes to buy some bread -- Well done job -- Krek -- Maxicat in ball of yarn -- Maxicat in door -- Maxicat in fishing. 109 min. DVD 676

Nudity Required. A compilation of 7 short animated films by various directors from the Zagreb Film of Yugoslavia studios. Contents: Way to your neighbor -- Satiemania -- Album -- Plop -- The match -- Dream doll -- Mouseferatu. 59 min. DVD 677

Best Pals Donald & Daisy (1930's)
A collection of classic Walt Disney cartoons featuring Donald and Daisy Duck. "With Huey, Dewey and Louie underfoor, Donald does his best to woo Daisy." Mr. Duck steps out (1940) / directed by Jack King ; written by Carl Barks -- Cured duck (1945) ; Donald's double trouble (1946) / directed by Jack King ; written by Roy Williams -- Sleepy time Donald (1947) / directed by Jack Kinney ; written by Roy Williams -- Crazy over Daisy (1950) / directed by Jack Hannah -- Donald's dream voice (1948) / directed by Jack King ; written by Roy Williams -- Donald's crime (1945) / directed by Jack King ; written by Ralph Wright -- Donald's diary (1954) / directed by Jack Kinney ; written by Brice Mack, Dick Kinney. DVD 7809

Betty Boop(1930-1939)
Director, Dave Fleischer; animators, Willard Bowsky, Ralph Sommerville; producer, Max Fleischer ; voice of Betty Boop, Mae Questel.

Deneroff, Harvey. "The thin black line." (the role of Max Fleischer in the history of animation) Sight and Sound June 1999 v9 i6 p22(3)
Holberg, Amelia S. "Betty Boop: Yiddish Film Star." American Jewish History. 87 (4): 291-312. 1999 Dec UC users only
Langer, Mark. "Max and Dave Fleischer." Film Comment Vol XI nr 1 (Jan-Feb 1975); p 48-56
Morris, Gary. "Betty Boop." Bright Lights Film Journal. 16: (no pagination). 1996 Apr.

Betty Boop.
Disc 1. Be human -- Betty Boop and Grampy -- Betty Boop and Little Jimmy -- Betty Boop and the little king -- Betty Boop's rise to fame -- Betty in blunderland -- Happy you and merry me -- House cleaning blues -- The impractical joker -- Musical mountaineers -- Not now -- Stop that noise -- Swat the fly -- Baby be good -- Betty Boop with Henry, the funniest living American. 101 min. DVD 7879

Betty Boop.
Disc 2, side A. Betty Boop's crazy invention -- Candid candidate -- Ding dong doggie -- The hot air salesman -- Is my palm read -- Judge for a day -- A language all my own -- A little soap and water -- Rhythm on the reservation -- Training pigeons -- We did it -- Betty Boop's ker-choo -- Grampy's indoor outing -- Little nobody -- Making friends -- Disc 2, side B. Making stars -- More pep -- My friend the monkey -- No! No! A thousand times No!! -- Poor Cinderella -- Pudgy picks a fight -- Pudgy takes a bow wow -- The scared crows -- So does an automobile -- A song a day -- Taking the blame -- You're not built that way. 189 min. DVD 7880

Betty Boop: Special Collector's Edition vol. 1 (1930's)
Special collector's edition of the best original black and white vintage cartoons of Betty Boop. These Max Fleischer cartoons feature special musical performances by Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Don Redman, and the Royal Samoans. Betty Boop's rise to fame (with Max Fleischer) (1934) -- I'll be glad when you're dead you rascal you (with Louis Armstrong) (1932) -- Snow white (with Cab Calloway) (1933) -- Bamboo Isle (with The Royal Samoans) (1932) -- Morning noon and night (1933) -- Chess nuts -- Old man of the mountain (with Cab Calloway) (1933 -- I heard (with Don Redman) (1933) -- Bimbo's initiation -- Boop - oop - a - doop (1932) -- Silly scandals -- Dizzy Red Riding Hood -- Betty Boop's May party (1933). Betty Boop, Max Fleischer, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, the Royal Samoans, Don Redman. 93 min. Video/C 999:754

Betty Boop, The Definitive Collection. Vol. 2: Pre-code [and] Jazzy Guest Stars / (1930's)
Created by Max Fleischer. A collection of fourteen original Betty Boop cartoons. The first seven are films released before the Hays Code was enacted and the final group features performances by Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Rudy Vallee and Ethel Merman. Contents: Pre-code: Boop-oop-a-doop -- S.O.S. -- Chess-nuts -- A-hunting we will go -- Betty Boop's busy bee -- Betty Boop's bamboo isle -- Betty Boop for President. -- Jazzy guest stars: Minnie the Moocher -- I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you -- Snow-White -- The old man of the mountain -- Kitty from Kansas City -- Rudy Vallee melodies -- You try somebody else. 108 min. 999:2150

Betty Boop: Classic Betty Boop Cartoons.; [Vol. 1](1930-1939)
Created by Max Fleischer. Cast: Mae Questel (voice of Betty Boop). Rise to fame -- I'll be glad when you're dead you rascal you -- Snow-White -- Bamboo isle -- Morning, noon and night -- Chess-nuts -- The old man of the mountain -- Blunderland -- Be human -- Big boss -- Parade of the wooden soldiers -- Not now. 85 min. DVD 6706

Betty Boop: Classic Betty Boop Cartoons.; [Vol. 2](1930-1939)
Created by Max Fleischer. Cast: Mae Questel (voice of Betty Boop). She wronged him right -- Grampy -- Minnie the Moocher -- Musical mountaineers -- Stop that noise -- Swat that fly -- The little king -- Happy you and merry me -- House cleaning blues -- The impractical joker -- Little Jimmy. DVD 6707

Betty Boop, The Definitive Collection. Vol. 3: Surrealism [and] Prime Betty (1930's)
Created by Max Fleischer. Cast: Mae Questel (voice of Betty Boop). A collection of sixteen original Betty Boop cartoons. "It's prime-time for good times in this surprise-filled sampling of surrealism and an all-out assault of manic madcap antics from a Boop-ed up birthday bash to a visit with a psyched-out psychic." Contents: Surrealism: Bimbo's initiation -- The robot -- Crazy town -- Betty Boop, M.D.-- Betty Boop's ups and downs -- Betty Boop's May party -- Red hot mamma -- Betty Boop in Ha! Ha! Ha! -- Prime Betty: Admission free -- Just a gigolo -- Betty Boop's museum -- Is my palm read -- Betty Boop's penthouse -- Betty Boop's birthday party -- Betty Boop's Ker-choo -- Morning, noon & night. 110 min. 999:2151

Birthday Boy(Australia, 2004)
Directed by Sejong Park. An animated short film set during the Korean War. It's little Manuk's birthday and he is playing in the streets of his village dreaming of life on the front lines where his father is a soldier. 10 min. DVD 6347
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Black Anthology Cartoons. Vol. 1 (1937-1947)
Contents: Uncle Tom's cabana (1947, 9 min.) -- Uncle Tom's bungalow (1937, 8 min.) -- Eliza on ice (1944, 6 min.) -- It happened to Caruso (1938, 7 min.) -- Vodoo in Harlem (1938, 7 min.) -- Popeye ala mode (1945, 7 min.) -- Swing wedding (1937, 8 min.) A collection of seven stereotypical cartoons of Afro-Americans produced in the '30's and '40's. Includes parodies of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin and of Jack Benny with appearances by cartoon characters Mighty Mouse, Popeye and Bosko.

Uncle Tom's Cabana: Uncle Tom went from cabin to cabana to ward off the mortage. Little Eva (now grown up) saves Tom's cabin with her singing and seductive sexiness. Uncle Tom's bungalow: Topsy and Little Eva buy Uncle Tom from Simon Legree's Used Slave Co., but can't keep up the payments. Topsy and Eva do a color switch under Legree's whip as Eliza saves the day. Eliza on ice: Uncle Tom starts the race with Simon Legree chasing Eliza. Mighty Mouse rescues Eliza. It happened to Caruso: Weschester, the vegitarian cannibal, becomes Robinson Caruso's Man Friday (Jack Benny's cloned voice). Caruso kills a tiger with his violining. Vodoo in Harlem: Cannibals singing after hours in Walter Lantz's animation studio. Popeye ala mode: Popeye checks into a cannibal hotel, but has trouble checking out as the cannibals have Popeye over for dinner..err..as dinner. Swing wedding: Lots of jazz and Cab Calloway music done by Frogs right out of MGM's Bosko cartoons. 60 min. 999:2140

Cohen, Karl F. Forbidden animation : censored cartoons and blacklisted animators in America. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c1997. (Main Stack NC1766.5.C45.C64 1997)
Sampson, Henry T. That's enough, folks : Black images in animated cartoons, 1900-1960. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1998. (Main Stack NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997; Moffitt NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997)
Lehman, Christopher P. "The New Black Animated Images of 1946: Black Characters and Social Commentary in Animated Cartoons." Journal of Popular Film and Television. 29 (2): 74-81. 2001 Summer.UC users only
Lindvall, Terry; Fraser, Ben. "Darker Shade of Animation: African American Images in Warner Brothers Cartoons." In: Reading the rabbit : explorations in Warner Bros. animation / edited by Kevin S. Sandler. New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c1998. (Main Stack NC1766.U52.W37365 1998)
Wallace, Michelle. "The Celluloid Cabin: Satiricial Distortions of Uncle Tom in Animated Cartoon Short, 1932-1947." Studies in Popular Culture. 23 (3): 1-10. 2001 Apr.

Black Anthology Cartoons. Vol. 2 (1930's)
Contents: The old house (1936, 10 min.) -- Bosko's Easter eggs (1937, 8 min.) -- Bosko and the pirates (1937, 8 min.) -- Bosko and the cannibals (1937, 10 min.) -- Bosko in Bagdad (1938, 10 min.) -- Bosko the doughboy (1931, 7 min.) -- Old anything (1931, 6 min.). A collection of seven stereotypical cartoons of Afro-Americans produced in the 1930s starring Warner Bros.' first cartoon star, Bosko. Created by Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising he was featured from 1929-1933.

The Old house: Classic haunted house adventure with Bosko, Bruno (dog) and his honey, Honey. Bosko's Easter eggs: Bruno breaks the eggs Bosko wuz deliverin ta Honey. Bosko and the pirates: Boskos' imagination ends him up on a frog pirate ship where the pirate frogs try ta git Boskos' cookies. Captain Frog makes Bosko walk the plank...or...that is rather...tap dance the plank. Bosko and the cannibals: Boskos' imagination puts him in a jungle full of cannibal cookie eating frogs that try to get his cookies. Bosko in Bagdad: "Who dat" sequence gets Bosko a flying carpet that whisks him and the genie Frog to Bagdad. The Bagdad frogs tempt Bosko with tap dancing, watermellons and castor oil to get his cookies. Bosko the Doughboy: Pre-MGM Bosko. Bosko is bored with the war until the enemy shoots Boskos' photo of Honey. Then he goes into action with violent results. Old anything: Bosko builds a building with the help of some Mickey Mouse clones. During the construction there are detached heads, ears, stomachs, etc. 60 min. 999:2141

Cohen, Karl F. Forbidden animation : censored cartoons and blacklisted animators in America. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c1997. (Main Stack NC1766.5.C45.C64 1997)
Lindvall, Terry; Fraser, Ben. "Darker Shade of Animation: African American Images in Warner Brothers Cartoons." In: Reading the rabbit : explorations in Warner Bros. animation / edited by Kevin S. Sandler. New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c1998. (Main Stack NC1766.U52.W37365 1998)
Neupert, Richard. "Trouble in Watermelon Land: George Pal and the Little Jasper Cartoons." Film Quarterly, Vol. 55, No. 1. (Autumn, 2001), pp. 14-26. UC users only
Sampson, Henry T. That's enough, folks : Black images in animated cartoons, 1900-1960.Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1998. (Main Stack NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997; Moffitt NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997)
Lehman, Christopher P. "The New Black Animated Images of 1946: Black Characters and Social Commentary in Animated Cartoons." Journal of Popular Film and Television. 29 (2): 74-81. 2001 Summer.UC users only
Neupert, Richard. "Trouble in Watermelon Land: George Pal and the Little Jasper Cartoons." Film Quarterly, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 14-26, Fall 2001.UC users only

Black Anthology Cartoons. Vol. 3 (1934-1946)
Contents: Scrub me Mama with a boogie beat (1941, 7 min.) -- John Henry and the Inky Poo (1945, 8 min.) -- Jasper in a jam (1946, 7 min.) -- Rasslin' match (1934, 11 min.) -- The lion tamer (1934, 9 min.) -- The early worm gets the bird (1940, 8 min.) -- The little broadcast (1943, 8 min.). Includes puppetoons by George Pal, two features staring Amos n' Andy, Charlie Barnet and his orchestra and vocals by Peggy Lee. Scrub me Mama with a boogie beat: Lazy Town is the sexiest, most racist and foot-stompinist laundry mat in the country. John Henry and the Inky Poo: Puppetoon by George Pal. The steel drivin man John Henry shows...if you have a mind, you can do anything. Jasper in a Jam: Great jazz music video with Little Jasper caught in a pawnshop at midnight. Features Charlie Barnet and Orchestra with vocals by Peggy Lee. Rasslin' match: The 1st of only two Amos 'n' Andy cartoons. Since Taxi servicing is slow King-Pin gets Andy into a rasslin match. Amos seems to be in more pain than Andy watching Andy get hurt. Lion tamer: The 2nd of only two Amos 'n' Andy cartoons. Kingpin gets Andy a job as a lion tamer for a local circus. The deal wuz the lion wuz supposed to be two guys in a lion suit... Early worm gets the bird: Three little "Black Birds" are sent to bed by "Mammy Black Bird," but one wants to get the worm early and gets more than he expected. Little broadcast: A George Pal puppetoon where the Great Maestro gets to conduct more than he can compose himself to. 60 min. 999:2142

Cohen, Karl F. Forbidden animation : censored cartoons and blacklisted animators in America. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c1997. (Main Stack NC1766.5.C45.C64 1997)
Lindvall, Terry; Fraser, Ben. "Darker Shade of Animation: African American Images in Warner Brothers Cartoons." In: Reading the rabbit : explorations in Warner Bros. animation / edited by Kevin S. Sandler. New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c1998. (Main Stack NC1766.U52.W37365 1998)
Neupert, Richard. "Trouble in Watermelon Land: George Pal and the Little Jasper Cartoons." Film Quarterly, Vol. 55, No. 1. (Autumn, 2001), pp. 14-26. UC users only
Sampson, Henry T. That's enough, folks : Black images in animated cartoons, 1900-1960.Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1998. (Main Stack NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997; Moffitt NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997)
Lehman, Christopher P. "The New Black Animated Images of 1946: Black Characters and Social Commentary in Animated Cartoons." Journal of Popular Film and Television. 29 (2): 74-81. 2001 Summer.UC users only
Neupert, Richard. "Trouble in Watermelon Land: George Pal and the Little Jasper Cartoons." Film Quarterly, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 14-26, Fall 2001.UC users only

Blaxploitation Cartoon Festival.
A series of 8 short animated "racist" cartoons featuring blackfaced caricatures. Includes Amos n' Andy, Jungle Jitters, Scrub me Mama, Little black Sambo. 50 min. Video 999:425

Cohen, Karl F. Forbidden animation : censored cartoons and blacklisted animators in America. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c1997. (Main Stack NC1766.5.C45.C64 1997)
Sampson, Henry T. That's enough, folks : Black images in animated cartoons, 1900-1960 / Henry T. Sampson. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1998. (Main Stack NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997; Moffitt NC1766.5.A35.S26 1997)
Lehman, Christopher P. "The New Black Animated Images of 1946: Black Characters and Social Commentary in Animated Cartoons." Journal of Popular Film and Television. 29 (2): 74-81. 2001 Summer.UC users only

The Box Man
Directed by Nirvan Mullick. In this animated short a man in a cold empty city encounters a cardboard box. The box has a small rectangular slit that compels him to take a closer look inside. A tale of urban paranoia and the desire to remain hidden. 2003. 5 min. DVD 6338

The Brave Little Toaster(1987)
Directed by Jerry Rees. Disney. Voices: Jon Lovitz, Phil Hartman, Tim Stack, Deanna Oliver. In this animated feature film five electrical appliances find that their young owner has disappeared. The toaster takes charge, rounding up the vacuum cleaner, the electric blanket, bedside lamp and radio. Together they take off for the big city in search of their master. 90 min. DVD DVD 9101
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[Breer, Robert] Robert Breer
Interview of Robert Breer, an American avant-garde animator whose films explore shape, color, perspective and motion with wit and humor. During the interview six of Breer's films are screened and discussed including Recreation; A man and his dog out for air; 69, Gulls and buoys; Fuji; Rubber cement. Broadcast on the television program Screening room on Nov. 29, 1976 with an original running time of 90 minutes. Interviewer: Robert Gardner. 75 min. DVD 4492

[Breer, Robert] Robert Breer
Contents: Recreation (1956) -- A Man and his Dog Out for Air (1957) -- '69 (1968) -- Fuji (1974) -- LMNO (1978) -- TZ (1978) -- Swiss Army Knife with Rats and Pigeons (1980) -- Trial Balloons (1982). Robert Breer has been called the "king of avant-garde animation," and this delightful collection of eight works goes a long way towards proving that accolade. Breer uses magic marker, paint, photographs, and printing, collaging these into exuberant explorations. In A Man and His Dog Out for Air and TZ, he incorporates snippets of actual filmed footage to create an interplay between live and animated imagery. Breer's brightly colored, wildly inventive animation consistently reinvigorates the genre. 47 min. Video/C 5229

[Breer, Robert] Robert Breer: Recreation
Form phases IV (1954) -- Recreation (1956-57) -- A Man and his dog out for air (1957) -- Jamestown baloos (1957) -- Blazes (1961) -- '69 (1968) -- Fuji (1974) -- LMNO (1978) -- Swiss army knife with rats and pigeons (1980) -- Bang! (1986) -- Time flies (1997. A selection of films by Robert Breer who has been called the "king of avant-garde animation." He uses magic marker, paint, photographs, and printing, collaging these into exuberant explorations. In A Man and His Dog Out for Air he incorporates snippets of actual filmed footage to create an interplay between live and animated imagery. 62 min. Video/C 9277

A Bug's Life (Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures, 1998)
Directed by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton. Voices of: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller, Richard Kind. through this computer animated film, journey inside the miniature world of bugs where an ant named Flik hires warrior bugs to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers. Bonus features include the animated short Geri's game (Academy Award, Best Animated Short, 1997). Special features: "Bug's land" activity game; "Fishy facts" about Finding Nemo; browse character designs, concept art, and color scripts; view abandoned sequences; Geri's Game (Academy Award Winning Short from Pixar); hilarious outtakes; world's first DVD created directly from the digital source. 95 min. DVD 2559
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The Cameraman's Revenge and Other Fantastic Tales: the Amazing Puppet Animation of Ladislaw Starewicz (1912-1958)
Six animated works produced by Starewicz in Moscow and Paris between the years 1912 and 1958. As the world's first great puppet and stop-motion model animator, Starewicz was best known for his insect stories. Starewicz's grasshoppers, dogs, frogs, dolls, and other creatures portray heroics and follies with an exuberance of humor and invention. Contents: The Cameraman's Revenge (1912, 13 min.) -- The Insects' Christmas (1913, 7 min.) -- Frogland: The Frogs Who Wanted a King (1922, 9 min.) -- Voice of the Nightingale (1923, 13 min.) -- The Mascot (1933, 26 min.) -- Winter Carousel (1958, 12 min.). 80 min. total DVD 1934

[Canemaker, John] John Canemaker: Marching to a Different Toon (1978 and 1998)
A selection of John Canemakers' "toons" which are often daring, frequently hilarious and always compassionate. His "toons" have been featured in movies and commercials alike. For more than two decades John has created films that charm, enlighten and touch audiences. Contents: Confessions of a stardreamer (1978) -- Bridgehampton (1998) -- Confessions of a stand up (1993) -- Bottom's dream (1983) -- The wizard's son (1981) -- Behind the scenes -- Excerpt from The creative spirit -- AIDS dance-a-thon -- Angels on ice -- Circus for life -- Excerpt from Laughter is good medicine -- Excerpt from Break the silence : kids against child abuse -- Excerpt from What do children think of when they think of the bomb? -- Excerpt from Science experiences. Special features: "Otto Messmer and Felix the Cat" documentary, still galleries, and digital storyboards. Voices: Diane Gardner, Dennis Blair, Mary Bringle. 60 min. DVD 6302

Cartoon Adventures Starring Gerald McBoing Boing (United Productions of America (UPA), 1950)
Director, Robert Cannon. Four animated short films following the adventures of Gerald McBoing Boing, the boy who can only speak in sound effects. Gerald McBoing Boing / story by Dr. Seuss -- Gerald McBoing Boing on Planet Moo / story by T. Hee, Bob Cannon) -- Gerald McBoing Boing's symphony / story by T. Lee -- How now Boing Boing / story T. Hee, R. Cannon). Orginally broadcast on television in 1950-1954. 29 min. DVD 5342

Cartoon Collection, V
Contents: "Any bonds today?" (sung by Bugs Bunny)--"Let's sing with Popeye"--Plane dumb (Tom and Jerry)--Porky's hare hunt--Trailer for Snow White--"Minnie's yoo hoo" (sung by Mickey Mouse)--Little Black Sambo--Porky's pooch-- Joe Glow the firefly--Porky's movie mystery--The Lone Stranger and Porky--Intermission public service announcement against pay and cable TV plus six ads for popcorn and candy in the lobby--Japoteurs (Superman)--)-John Henry--Congo jazz--"I'll be glad when you're dead you rascal you (Betty Boop with Louis Armstrong and his orchestra)--Snap happy (Little Lulu)--Jungle jive (pianist, Bob Zurke). Cartoons from the 1930s and 1940s showing the pervasiveness of racial and ethnic stereotypes. In addition to cartoons, the video includes sing-alongs, intermission trailers and an animated preview of Snow White.

Let's sing with Popeye: Excerpts from the first Popeye cartoon and Popeye sings "I'm Popeye the sailor man." Minnie's yoo hoo: Sing-a-long to the lyrics on the screen as Mickey Mouse directs the Mickey Mouse Club theme song. Little Black Sambo: Little Sambo plays pranks with a dog striped like a tiger. Porky's pooch: A hungry mutt barges into Porky Pig's suite. His wit and charm fail to move Porky so he threatens to jump off the ledge, tricking Porky into taking him in. Joe Glow, the firefly: A firefly with a miner's lighted helmet explores a camper's tent and the various people-sized items that, from his perspective, are gigantic. Porky's movie mystery: In this parody of the "Mr. Moto" series, a mysterious phantom is causing trouble at the Warner Bros Studios. The police call in Mr. Motto (Porky Pig) to investigate. Lone Strange and Porky: When Porky is held up by a villain the Lone Stranger comes to his rescue and in the middle of the fight, the Stranger's horse Silver falls in love with the villains' horse. Japoteurs: Early animated Superman episode involving the hijacking of a giant American bomber by Japanese saboteurs. John Henry: A cartoon version of the tale of John Henry, the great steel-driving worker who competes with a steam drill. 999:2143

Cartoon Crazys Goes to War. (1940s)
Fully restored classic World War II cartoons. The U.S. government commissioned several of the cartoons enlisting Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others in the war effort. Contents: Bugs Bunny bond rally -- Daffy the commando (1943) -- Eleventh hour -- Ding dong Daddy -- Falling hare (1943) -- Jurky turky -- Tale of two kitties (1942) -- Superman. Jungle drums -- Fifth column mouse (1943) -- Fony fables. -- War time propaganda cartoons: Scrap happy Daffy -- Hell bent for election (1944) -- Snafu. Snafuperman (1944) ; Booby traps ; Spies -- Very rare WWII FMPU animation: Maps and diagrams -- Art of war. 115 min. DVD 35

Cartoons for Victory
Cartoons Go to War
The Complete Uncensored Private Snafu
Ducktators
Toons at War!
Walt Disney on the Front Lines
War Time Cartoons

Shull, Michael S. Doing their bit : wartime American animated short films, 1939-1945 / by Michael S. Shull and David E. Wilt. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1987. (Main Stack D743.23.S541 1987)

Cartoon Noir
Abductees / Paul Vester -- Ape / Julie Zammarchi -- Club of the discarded / Jiri Barta -- Gentle spirit / Piotr Dumala -- Joy Street / Suzan Pitt -- The story of the cat and the moon / Pedro Serrazina. Presents six international films on animation's darker side. Abductees: Five tales of alien abduction. Ape: A grouchy, married couple battle daily over their nightly dinner of cooked, whole monkey. Club of the Discarded: A family of discarded mannequins enjoy a quiet life in an abandoned warehouse until a group of hipster mannequins move in and ruin the neighborhood. Gentle Spirit: Depicts the psychological landscape--fraught with entrapment and violence--between a young woman and an ominous male figure. Joy Street: A story of a woman's journey from suicidal despair to personal renewal, with the help of an unlikely spirit guide. The Story of the Cat and the Moon: A Portuguese mini-epic of unrequited love follows a cat who is beguiled by an always out-of-reach moon. 83 min. Video/C 999:3477

Cartoongate! An Irreverent Cartoon Anthology About Presidents Past. (1944-1992)
Hell-Bent for Election (Chuck Jones, 1944, 13 min.) depicts F.D. Roosevelt as a streamlined diesel in a race against a rival train. Eisenhower Spots (Walt Disney Company, 1952/56, 3 min.) are cartoons celebrating Ike's popularity. No Substitute (Russell Calabrese, Doug Compton, Greg Ford, 1966, 3 min.) shows a cartoon Nixon listening to the song used in his failed 1960 campaign against Kennedy. A Political Cartoon (Joe Adamson, James Morrow, David Stone (1974, 22 min.); Popeye for President, director, Seymour Kneitel, animators, Tom Johnson, Frank Endres, 1956, 6 min.) is a mixed live-action/animation film in which two guys decide to run a cartoon character for president. Popeye for President (director, Seymour Kneitel; animators, Tom Johnson, Frank Endres, 1956, 6 min.) shows the celebrated strong man on the campaign trail. Jimmy Who? (1975, 3 min.) features "Jimmy Carter" caricatures. In Reaganoochio (director/animator, Ken Kimmelman, 1984, 5 min.) Reagan is physiognomically trapped by his own words in this ironic treatment. Now Is The Time For All Good Men (1960, 1 min.) is an animated public service announcement from 1960. Political Basketball (director, Greg Ford, animation, Nancy Beiman, Doug Compton, Mike Wisniewski, 1992, 1 min.) is a cartoon short on politics in the U.S. 55 min. 999:1834

Cartoons Celing Commercials. Vol. 1
Presents 67 commercials, covering the years 1954 to 1977, featuring cartoon characters including Fred Flintsone, Mister Magoo, Woody Woodpecker, Bugs Bunny as well as other animated commercials. Fred Flintstone (cigarettes, 1 commercial) -- Mr. Bubble (soap, 2) -- Wyler's lemonade mix grocery store posse (1) -- Matty and his friends (2) -- Pluto for Toys for Tots (1) -- Soaky Toys Superman (1) -- Mister Magoo (Stag beer, 5) -- Brer Rabbit, Fox, Bear (Air conditioning, 1) -- Jiminy Cricket (Nash, 1) -- Pluto, Mickey (Nash, 1) -- Donald and his nephews (cheerios, 1) -- Walt Disney's Magazine (1) -- Tinker Bell (Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 1) -- Jiminy Cricket (chocolate drink, 1) -- King Leonardo (1) -- C-7 lettuce (1) -- 4-Square meals (1) -- Cowboy Kevin (vitamins, 1) -- Fritos Peanuckle game (1) -- Frito Kid (Frito Lay, 6) -- Sun Liquid detergent (1) -- Champy the Lion (Wheaties, 2) -- Woody Woodpecker (Rice Krispies, 4) -- Hillbilly Goat (cereal, 1) -- Snaggle Puss (cereal, 1) -- Clyde for Kix (1) -- Wallace Waffle Whiffer (2) -- Bucky Beaver (toothpaste, 3) -- Bugs Bunny/Daffy Duck (cereal, 1) -- Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd (Kool-aid, 2) -- Electric eel training (root beer, 1) -- Fizzies (1) -- Funny face (1) -- Semi-private eye (milk, 1) -- Drive carefully (1) -- Talking engine (1) -- Mechanical men in America (2) -- Chicken of the Sea (2) -- Sylvester Cat (cat food, 2) -- 3 Musketeers candy (1) -- Doreen for Bactine (2) 60 min. DVD 3339

Cartoons Celing Commercials. Vol. 2.
Presents 67 commercials, covering the years 1955 to 1974, featuring cartoon characters including various Disney characters, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Mister Magoo as well as other animated commercials. Contents: Pink Panther cereal (1 commercial) -- Linus the lion hearted (cereal, 1) -- Trix rabbit (1) -- Cocoa Puffs (1) -- Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd (cereal, 1) -- Jack E. Leonard (cereal, 4) -- Apple jacks (1) -- Comelious corn flake (2) -- Bambi in puppet show (1) -- Donald Duck and nephews (3) -- Tinker Bell (Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 4) -- Fred Flintstone drink (1) -- Cubby and Karen with Jiminy Cricket (1) -- Ipana Bucky Beaver (1) -- Alice in Wonderland (jello, 2) -- Clyde Crashcup (Dixie cups, 1) -- Charlie Brown (bread, 4) -- Snoopy (bread, 5) -- Two headed dragon (candy, 3) -- Mister Magoo (Stag beer, 10) -- Gunther bear (1) -- Dick tracy (gum, 1) -- P.F. Flyers (1) -- Kool aid (4) -- Bugs Bunny (Tang, 2) -- Planters peanuts (2) -- Charlie Tuna (2) -- Campbell kids (soup, 3). 60 min. DVD 3340

Cartoons for Victory: Rare WWII Propaganda Films Shorts from Around the World (1943-1946)
Many of these animated shorts, produced during World War II, have not been seen in over 60 years. These films now serve as a document to the social attitudes of the time, including government propaganda. Contents: Camouflage (1943) -- Flight safety: after the cut (1946) -- Flight safety: landing accidents (1946) -- Private Snafu: the chow hound (1944) -- Private Snafu: a lecture on camouflage (1944) -- Private Sanfu: Spies (1943) -- Private Snafu: Censored (1945) -- Private Snafu: Booby traps (1944) -- Commandments of health (1944) -- Bury the Axis, Lou Bunin (1943) -- The Springman and the SS, Jiri Trnka (1945) -- Der Schneeman, Hans Fischerkoesen (1943) -- Capn' Cub, Ted Eshbaugh (1945) -- Bugs Bunny bond rally (1943) -- Revolt of the toys (1945) -- Nimbus Libere (1943) -- Take heed, Mr. Tojo!, Walter Lantz (1945) -- Good egg (1945) -- Tokyo woes (1945) -- Return of Mr. Hook (1945). 142 min. DVD 5529

Cartoons Go to War
Cartoon Crazys Go to War
The Complete Uncensored Private Snafu
Ducktators
Toons at War!
Walt Disney on the Front Lines
War Time Cartoons

Shull, Michael S. Doing their bit : wartime American animated short films, 1939-1945 / by Michael S. Shull and David E. Wilt. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1987. (Main Stack D743.23.S541 1987)

Cartoons Go to War
Various. Mixes rare vintage cartoon footage with first-time interviews to celebrate the World War II propaganda and training films made by animation greats such as Disney and Warner Bros. 999:1429

Cartoons for Victory
The Complete Uncensored Private Snafu
Walt Disney on the Front Lines
War Time Cartoons

Shull, Michael S. Doing their bit : wartime American animated short films, 1939-1945 / by Michael S. Shull and David E. Wilt. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1987. (Main Stack D743.23.S541 1987)

Cartoon$ Make a Mint
Five of John Sutherland's classic economic/industrial information films. Meet King Joe (1949, 10 min.): This animated feature presents "King Joe, " as the average American working man who, by virtue of his high wages and short hours, is king of the world's workers. It's Everybody's Business (1954, 20 min.): Animated film depicting employees and employee rights and the spirit of free enterprise in America. Consumerism, advertising and taxation are covered. Going Places (1954, 20 min.): This animated film depicts the growth of business and industry and its effects on the community. Supply and demand, profits and employee working conditions are explored. Make Mine Freedom (1948, 10 min.): A salesman tries to sell the snake oil of "Ism" to characters emblematic of the four commercial interests of this country: management, labor, politicians and farmers. John Q. Public objects when this "Ism" is taken at face value, and illustrates what would happen to America if we signed over our freedom for all the good things [totalitarian]"Ism" offers. LeapFfrog (aka. Why play leap frog?) (1949, 9 min.): King Joe gets an education on how much material costs really are: not simply the raw material costs, but the cost of labor. The solution to the rising cost of labor is productivity improvement, which gives Joe a brainstorm, his boss a proposal, investors an opportunity and lower prices with higher wages for all!. 58 min. DVD 2650

Cartoons That Time Forgot: Ub Iwerks Collection SEE [Iwerks, Ub]

A Celtic Trilogy
Directed & animated by Rose Bond. Three animated films depicting Celtic folktales with an introduction discussing the Celts and the creators of the short films. Deirdre's choice: A headstrong young woman chooses to defy the king and dies for her choice. Mallacht Macha: About the consequences to the men of Ulster who shame a young mother by siding with the king. Cerridwen's gift: How the gift of poetry came to reside in Taliesin. c1997. 48 min. Video/C MM831

Chinese Animation. Volume 1. (1960-1981)
Contents: Where is Mama (Te Wei, Qian Jiajun, 1960, 10 min.): Pioneering brush-painting animation of a school of tadpoles in search of "mama." Clever Duckling (Yu Zhenguang, 1960, 5 min.): Animation adapted from the folk art of folded paper. One Night in an Art Gallery (A Da, Lin Wenxiao, 1978, 15 min.): This controversial cel animation ostensibly made for children features a sub-text about the reign and fall of the "Gang of Four," the leaders responsible for the devastation of the cultural revolution. Three Monks (A Da, 1980, 20 min.): Offers a unique version of an ancient proverb about learning to live and work together for survival. Monkeys Fish the Moon (Zhou Keqin, 1981, 10 min.): Charming cut-paper animation about some very mischievous monkeys. Buffalo Boy and the Flute (Te Wei, Qian Jiajun, 1963, 20 min.): Brush-painted animation expressing the delicate relationship between man and nature. 90 min. total; all credits and titles in Chinese. 999:2829

Chinese Animation. Volume 2. (1983-1998)
Contents: Snipe-clam Grapple (Hu Jinqing, 1983, 7 min.): Delicate cut-paper animation drawn from a Chinese proberb. Wanderings of San Mao (A Da, 1984, 10 min.): Features the life of a small orphan boy trying to survive in a war torn world. 36 Characters (A Da, 1984, 12 min.): Authentic Chinese pictograms are used for the humans and animals in this ancient Chinese story. Selecting Beauty (Wang Shuchen, 1987, 8 min.): A cel animation feature showing the way in which royalty choose their wives. Mantis Stalks Cicada (Hu Jinqing, 1988, 4 min.): Created from observations of nature, a film impeccably animated with cut-paper and landscape painting. Fishdish (Fang Runnan, 1988, 4 min.): A painted fish appears to swim off its dish. Feeling from Mountain and Water (Te Wei, Yan Sanchun, Ma Kexuan, 1988, 20 min.): A brush-painting animation of the tender story of the bond between a master musician and his protege. Deer and Bull (Zou Qin, 1992, 10 min.): Using only strips of bamboo bent into the shapes of animals this puppet animation is a powerful metaphor for war. Cat and Rat (Hu Jinqing, 1992, 3 min.): Another exquisite cut-paper animation. Snow Fox (Hu Jinqing, 1998, 2 min.): This cut-paper animation is an appeal for the protection of wildlife. 999:2830

The Chronological Donald. 1942-1946(Walt Disney Pictures)
The adventures of the world's favorite fiery-tempered duck continue as we follow his solo-starring efforts from 1942 through 1946. Among Donald's featured escapades is the Academy Award-nominated Best Short, Donald's Crime from 1945. Disc 1. Bellboy Donald -- Village Smithy -- Donald's snow fight -- Donald's garden -- Donald's gold mine -- Donald's tire trouble-- Flying jalopy -- Donald gets drafted -- Vanishing private -- Sky trooper -- Der Fuehrer's face -- Fall out- Fall in -- Old Army game --Home defense -- Commando Duck. -- Disc 2. Trombone trouble -- Plastics inventor -- Donald's off day -- Donald Duck and the gorilla -- Contrary condor -- Eyes have it -- Donald's crime -- Duck pimples -- No sail -- Cured duck -- Clock watcher -- Old Sequoia -- Donald's double trouble -- Wet paint -- Dumb bell of the Yukon -- Lighthouse keeping -- Frank Duck brings 'em back alive -- Volunteer worker. 250 min. DVD 4780

Cinderella (Walt Disney Pictures, 1950)
Directors, Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, et al. Voices: Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, James MacDonald, William Phipps, Luis Van Rooten, Rhoda Williams, Ilene Woods, Don Barclay, Lucille Bliss, June Foray. The animated Disney tale of a slighted beauty who outshines her evil stepsisters at a royal ball, then returns to her grim existence before the handsome prince finds her again. Special features: Restored original theatrical soundtrack; House of Royalty; the Cinderella that almost was; deleted scenes; new music videos 76 min. DVD 7871
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Closure: Art 175 Final Animations, 2004 (2004)
Produced by Greg Niemeyer and Sam Ou. These animated films produced by student filmakers take the viewer through a Midwestern farmhouse, deep inside the abyss of a vending machine, to the sun-soaked ultra-violence of fairground entertainment, through the mysteries of self-realization and finally into the underbelly of Tokyo's subways. Contents: My magic box -- Melody's flight -- Wings of Autumn -- Out of order -- Destined. Filmmakers: Leon Belt, Catherine Bendebury, Steven Richard Chan, Susan Chiang, Ryan Lawrence Chiu, Vicky Ying-Ying Choy, Jason David Gatt, Jeremy Robert Huddleston, Brandon Thomas Jacobs-Mills, Jirat Jirasetpatana, Laurie Kim, Derrick Lau, Hoang Huy Le, Wen-chin Lee, James Chia-Ming Liu, Garrett Ethan Moore, Gautam Subram Rangan, James Daniel Sierra, Monique Akiko Smith, Rachel Anne Smith, Brent Jun-hei Tam, Sandra Tang, Jesse Johan Trutna, Timothy Francis Trutna, David Mark Wiezer, Matthew Kiyoshi Wong. 20 min. DVD 2692

A Collection of 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films
Animated shorts: Danish poet / Torill Kove (animation winner) -- Maestro / Geza M. Toth -- Bonus short [films] Gentlemen's duel / Francisco Ruiz and Sean McNally -- Guide dog / Bill Plympton -- One rat short / Alex Weil -- Passenger / Chris Jones -- Surviving the rush / Sean Farley -- Wraith of Cobble Hill / Adam Parrish King. DVD 7523

Conspirators of Pleasure (Spiklenci slasti) SEE [Svankmajer, Jan]

Coonskin (1975)
Written and directed by Ralph Bakshi. This outrageous, original film about the status of blacks in America is told with live-action and animation vignettes, the best of which are sly parodies of the stories from Disney and Uncle Remus' Song of the South and Kim Basinger's Cool World. This allegorical tale follows the exploits of a black rabbit who comes from the rural South to New York and ends up dealing drugs in Harlem. Released in 1974, it was accused of being racist and withdrawn by its distributor within a week of its release. 90 min. 999:2144
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Corpse Bride (UK / USA, 2005)
Directed by Tim Burton. Voices: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant, Christopher Lee. This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor. Having messed up his vows during a wedding rehearsal, Victor is traveling through the woods practicing his vows. He finally gets them right and ceremoniously puts the wedding ring on a finger-shaped stick in the ground and says his wedding vows. The stick turns out to be a rotted finger belonging to a murdered girl who has returned as a zombie and insists that she is now Victor's lawfully wedded wife. 80 min. DVD 5259
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Cousin(Australia, 1998)
Directed by Adam Elliot. An award winning animated film about the childhood remembrances of a little boy born with cerebral palsy. 4 min. DVD 7473
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Cultoons!: Rare, Lost and Strange Cartoons (1931-1971)
While we know many famous cartoons, there are others that have been forgotten. These rare gems include animated advertisements and educational films along with animated shorts. Many of these cartoons have not been seen since their creation decades ago. Contents: Mendelssohn's spring song, Cy Young (1931) -- Monkey doodle, Les Elton (1931) -- Hobo hero, Les Elton (1935) -- Kool penguins, Audio productions (1935) -- Wonder bakers at the World's Fair, Ted Eshbaugh (1939) -- Ford animated commercials, Dr. Seuss/UPA (1950) -- Shell Oil/Brookfield butter and Coca Cola, Theatrical commercials by Cartoon Films, Inc. (1940/41) -- Korn plastered in Africa, Scarfoot McCrory (1932) -- PM picnic, Al Stahl and Chad Grothkopf (1948) -- Goofy goat, Ted Eshbaugh (1931) -- Toddy commercials, drive-in shorts by King Productions (1950-52) -- Monsters do have their place, made for theaters against cable TV (1971) -- No fare, Monty Collins (1935) -- Easy does it, Hugh Harman Productions for Stokley/Van Camps foods (29 min., 1948). 108 min. DVD 5528

Cupid Gets His Man(1936)
Director, Tom Palmer. A look into the whole cupid operation; we see how the process is supposed to work, with cupids practicing their archery, and the couples handed off to the stork. But there's one particularly resistant couple (the man is a W.C. Fields caricature) who takes the whole crew to finally corral. 7 min. Included as supplement on DVD 3624

Cut-Up: the Films of Grant Munro (2003)
Features Grant Munro animated classics like Three Blind Mice, Two Bagatelles, Christmas Cracker, Toys, The Animal Movie and the amazing pixilated masterpiece Neighbours. Also included are hilarious live-action films as well as two "lost" Grant Munro and Norman McLaren collaborations. Special features include interviews with Grant. Contents: Three blind mice -- On the farm -- Neighbours -- Two bagatelles -- Ballot-o-maniac -- Six and seven-eighths -- Christmas cracker -- Canon -- The animal movie -- Toys -- Ashes of doom -- Boo hoo -- McLaren on McLaren. 110 min. DVD 3876
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Dada
Directed by Piet Kroon. In this animated short garishly etched characters inhabit a landscape in which conformity is prized above all else, and the individual is an endangered breed. DVD 6:1:3

The Devil's Ball (1929)
Produced in Paris, silent. (With Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 28 min., 1913). The Devil's Ball is an example of early French animation, a short puppet animated film with many involved, elaborate sequences. 5 min. 999:1573

Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts 1920s to 1960s
Disc 1. Alice's Wonderland (1923). Alice's wild West show (1924). Alice gets in dutch (1924). Alice's egg plant (1925). Alice in the jungle (1925). Alice's mysterious mystery (1926). Alice the whaler (1927). Ferdinand the bull (1938). Chicken Little (1943). The pelican and the snipe (1944). The brave engineer (1950). Morris, the midget moose (1950). Lambert the sheepish lion (1952). The little house (1952). Adventures in music: melody (1953). Football now and then (1953). Toot, whistle, plunk and boom (1953). Ben and me (1953). Bonus material: Alice's cartoon world: and interview with Virginia Davis; timeline of Disney's silent era, 1923-1928. -- Disc 2. Pigs is pigs (1954). Social lion (1954). Hooked bear (1956). Jack and old Mac (1956). In the bag (1956). A cowboy needs a horse (1956). The story of Anyburg, USA (1957). The truth about Mother Goose (1957). Paul Bunyan (1958). Noah's Ark (1959). Goliath II (1960). The saga of Windwagon Smith (1961). A symposium on popular songs (1962). Bonus cartoon: A feather in his collar. Bonus material: audio commentary for a 'Symposium on popular songs"; still frame galleries. From Walt's earliest work in the 1920s to some of his most sophisticated shorts of the 1950s and '60s, he captured the imaginations of millions, plus two Academy Award wins - including Ferdinand The Bull, Best Short Subject 1938 - and eight nominations. 330 min. DVD 4779

[Disney, Walt]. See also Film History videography for historical and biographical works about Walt Disney.

Disneyland Anthology
Disney (1954-1957). Videodisc release of episodes from the Disneyland television series originally produced between 1954 and 1957. The Disneyland Story (10/27/54): Walt Disney gives a sneak peek at the then-under-construction park, a preview of some upcoming shows, and a celebration of Mickey Mouse; A Day in the Life of Donald Duck (2/1/56): With a little help from Walt Disney, Jimmie Dodd and the Mouseketeers, go behind the scenes for a look at one adventurous day for Donald Duck. Adventures in Fantasy (11/6/57): A journey into animation which reveals how ordinary things can be transformed into "living" characters. With non-animated features: Along the Oregon Trail (11/14/56); The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades (2/17/57); and Mars and Beyond (12/4/57). Video Disc 186

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend(1906)
Directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon. Based on a comic strip by Winsor McCay. For plot information, see American Film Institute Index (UCB users only) DVD 4667; DVD 3552; DVD 1098; also vhs 999:597 and 999:1008

Dr. Faust - Ein Puppenspiel (Dr. Faust - a puppet play) (1953)
Here the Faust story takes the form of showing the difficult art of working puppets by hand rods, which also includes figures from the traditional puppet play, such as those by Hans Wurst. Originally produced for television broadcast in 1953. 16 min. Video/C 8577 Ducktators

Ducktators (1998)
A unique look at the use of cartoons during World War II which proved to be an excellent way to deliver propagandistic ideas in a seemingly innocuous manner. The film blends documentary war footage with animated material and music from the period to reveal insights about the psyche of the public at that time. Also includes interviews with Sody and Bob Clampett, the wife and son of animator Bob Clampett, and animator Chuck Jones. 46 min. Video/C 5278

Cartoons for Victory
Cartoons Go to War
The Complete Uncensored Private Snafu
Toons at War!
Walt Disney on the Front Lines
War Time Cartoons

Dumbo. (1941)
Walt Disney Studios. Supervising director, Ben Sharpsteen. Voices of: Sterling Holloway, Herman Bing, Verna Felton In this animated musical film a baby elephant born with oversized ears is snubbed and ridiculed by all the circus animals. Finally, he is befriended by a mouse named Timothy, who, in a final triumph, helps Dumbo become the world's only flying elephant. 63 min. DVD 919; VHS 999:2134
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Elmer Elephant
See: Animation I - Early Works - [U-Matic 3/4" tape format]

Elpidio Valdes(Cuba, 1980)
Directed by Juan Padrón. Voices: Frank Gonzalez, Tony Gonzalez, Irela Bravo, Carmen Solar. In this animated feature film Little Elpidio lives among beautiful mountains and trees in Cuba, surrounded by animals. His father has taught him from childhood to love his country, and as a man he fights for the independence of Cuba. Together with the squad and Palmiche, his loyal horse, he proves his valor in innumerable adventures. Special features: Biography on Elpidio Valdes, trailer "Mas vampiros en la Havana, short "El heroe", short "La Broma del verdugo", short "Elpidio Valdes y los inventores." 80 min. DVD 7486
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Fabulous Cartoon Funnies (50 Classics. Volume 1.) (c1992)
A collection of fifty cartoons including cartoon versions of some classic children's stories featuring Betty Boop, Foghorn Leghorn, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Porky Pig, Felix the Cat, Superman, Mighty Mouse, The Three Stooges, Raggedy Ann, Casper the friendly ghost, Little Lulu, Herman, Popeye, Woody Woodpecker and other cartoon characters. Contents: Private eye Popeye--Spree lunch--There's good boo tonight--Hairbrained barber--Goose that laid the golden egg--Enchanted square--Aloha ha ha--Mummies boys--Noisy silent movie--Get the snack shack off the track--Squawk valley--Feud 'n fuss 'n hillbully-- Washout below--Paul Bunyon--Christopher Columbus-- Wizard of Oz--Pantry panic--Humpty Dumpty--Aladdin-- Sinbad the sailor--Ali Baba and the forty thieves---Sleeping beauty--Hansel and Gretel--Somewhere in dreamland--Bout with a trout--Bargain counter attack--Swat that fly--Musical mountaineers-- Blunderland--So does an automobile--Talking magpies-- Casper the friendly ghost--Spooking of Africa--Neptune nonsence--Bold King Cole--Flycycle built for two-- Chick and Double chick--Daniel Boone--Noah's ark-- David and Goliath--Wolf wolf--Musical Lulu--Tom Sawyer--Robin Hood--Three bears--Gulliver's travels-- Naughty but mice--Scrappily married--Cheese burglar. 360 min. total. 999:2856

Fallen Art(Poland, 2006)
Directed by Tomek Baginski. An animated short film set in an old, forgotten military base somewhere in the Pacific. Far away from civilization where army officers nurture their insanities, a general creates his own art in an unheard of manner. 5 min. DVD 6974

Fantasia (Walt Disney Pictures, 1940)
Directed by James Algar Samuel Armstrong, et al. This extraordinary blend of magnificent music and classic Disney animation is an exhilarating sight and sound experience that has emerged as a milestone in the history of motion pictures. Featuring a host of unforgettable images, including Mickey Mouse as The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Fantasia has captivated generations of moviegoers all over the world. Restored version of the original full-length film released in 1940.

Contents: Toccata and fugue in D minor / J. S. Bach. -- The nutcracker Suite / P. I. Tchaikovsky. -- The sorcerer's apprentice / P. Dukas. -- Rite of spring / I. Stravinsky. -- The Pastoral symphony (The sixth) / L. Beethoven -- Dance of the hours / A. Ponchielli. -- Night on Bald Mountain / M. Moussorgsky. -- Ave Maria / F. Schubert.

VHS 999:466 (Restored version; 120 min.)
DVD 396 (Remastered, restored version; 125 min.) DVD includes special features: Audio commentaries by Roy E. Disney, conductor James Levine and more; rare archival interviews with Walt Disney spanning 3 decades; "The making of Fantasia" featurette.
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Fantasia 2000 (Walt Disney Pictures, 2000)
Directed by Pixote Hunt, et al. Fulfilling Walt Disney's original vision of fusing sight and sound in a full-length motion picture, this updated version begins where its predecessor, Fantasia, left off, with seven completely new segments and the return of the popular "Sorcerer's apprentice." Breathtaking animated images coupled with classical music favorites, provide dazzling moments in one of the greatest Disney films ever. Special features include: Audio commentary by Roy E. Disney, James Levin and Don Ernst; audio commentary by segment directors and art directors; animated short