Cheese Burglar featuring Herman, 1946
A film by Izzy Sparber
A classic slap-stick animation featuring a dog and cat joining forces to contend with Herman the mouse. (Browse our Movie Archive)
A Haul in One, 1956
An animated short by Izzy Sparber (as I. Sparber)
“Popeye and Bluto are, believe it or not, pals and partners in a moving company. (Maybe it’s because Popeye isn’t squinting here.) Anyhow, Olive has made the mistake of hiring them. She hasn’t finished packing yet, so the boys, smitten as soon as she answers the door, compete to help her. Once packed, they compete to move more impressive piles of her belongings. Popeye easily wins these contests, even though Bluto locks him in the van at one point. At the end, Bluto socks Popeye into the piano, then into a table; though he hardly seems to need it, Popeye still eats his spinach, then thrashes Bluto.” (IMDB)
Snow Foolin’, 1949
An animated short by Izzy Sparber (as I. Sparber)
“Various animals prepare for winter and enjoy a variety of winter sports. A hen invites us to follow her bouncing egg and sing along to Jingle Bells. Finally, a turtle dispenses hot coffee to a bird on her nest.” (IMDB.com)
