The Mascot – Complete and Uncut, 1933
An animated short by Ladislas Starewicz
In this classic of stop motion animation, a toy dog attempts to deliver an orange to a hungry child, but must face many challenges and hardships along the way. It’s a 26-minute-long animated short, complete and uncut.
The Little Dutch Mill, 1934
An animated short by Dave Fleischer
“A miserly mill-keeper kidnaps two Dutch children, but their pet duck runs for help like Lassie.” (IMDB)
Tom & Jerry: Jolly Fish, 1932
A film by Van Beuren Studios
A love sick fish stalks the boys as they enjoy their canoe in the great outdoors. Lots of happy aquatic critters, singing and dancing. Tom & Jerry also go by the names Dick & Larry. (Browse our Movie Archive)
Secret Agent, 1943
An animated short by Seymour Kneitel
“Superman battles saboteurs determined to stop a lady double agent from getting important documents to Washington D.C.” (IMDB)
Insect to Injury, 1956
A film by Dave Tendlar
Popeye’s assiduous efforts to build a nice fence around his home are thwarted by a termite infestation. The intrepid sailor must fight them off, relying on the proper nutritional supplementation to promote maximum strength, of course.
Gumbasia, 1955
“Clay objects of all sizes, shapes and colors contort and reshape themselves to a jazz music score.” (IMDB)
Electric Earthquake (superman), 1942
An animated short by Dave Fleischer
“Superman versus a fanatical extortionist with an earthquake machine.” (IMDB)
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Brother, Can You Spare A Job? (short version), 2003
An animated short by Tom Neely
Narrated with George W. Bush’s own words from Presidential radio addresses, this short cartoon is a scathing political indictment of the Bush Administration’s economic policies, made in a style reminiscent of the depression era.
Humpty Dumpty, (20th Century)
An animated short by distributed by Bailey Films, Inc.
This vintage cartoon is an early attempt at 3D animation. It’s very old, made in color, and brings the classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty to life:
“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty Had a great fall. And all the King’s horses, and all the King’s men, couldn’t put Humpty together again.”
The expression on the horses faces is priceless, and the footage of mother goose at the end, with her titular pet goose, is adorable.
The Mummy Strikes, 1943
An animated short by Izzy Sparber
“While investigating an egyptologist’s mysterious death, Superman must battle dangerous mummies.” (IMDB)
