Blu-ray and DVD geeks will probably think less of me for this, but when I'm in a dollar store or out bargain shopping I feel compelled to snatch up every single cheapie, old timey cartoon DVD I can find. It's almost like seeing a unicorn in the wild when I come across these things. Cartoons from my grandparent's era have always been far more intriguing than the overly commercialized programs that populate TV screens today. The stories were much darker and filled with sexist, racist and violent imagery, that spoke of a different social climate.
Take this 1929 Mickey Mouse cartoon for example -- The Karnival Kid. It's boasted as being Mickey's first ever speaking role, which was news to me since I had always considered the animated short Steamboat Willie his first real gig. Willie was the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound but the mouse is mute the entire time.
Take this 1929 Mickey Mouse cartoon for example -- The Karnival Kid. It's boasted as being Mickey's first ever speaking role, which was news to me since I had always considered the animated short Steamboat Willie his first real gig. Willie was the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound but the mouse is mute the entire time.
- 4/7/2010
- by Alison Nastasi
- Cinematical
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