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So White flees from the wicked Queenie, wins over the thugs from Murder Inc. and meets her overrated Prince Chawmin'.So White flees from the wicked Queenie, wins over the thugs from Murder Inc. and meets her overrated Prince Chawmin'.So White flees from the wicked Queenie, wins over the thugs from Murder Inc. and meets her overrated Prince Chawmin'.
Ivie Anderson
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Ruby Dandridge
- Queen's Sweet Voice
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- …
Vivian Dandridge
- So White
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Lillian Randolph
- Mammy
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Zoot Watson
- Prince Chawmin'
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Danny Webb
- Queen
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Warren Foster
- Jacob Grimm(uncredited)
- Wilhelm Grimm(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaThis was the only short for which the animators at Warner Bros. did any research. They went to African American nightclubs to learn the slang.
- Quotes
Queen: De gal! And de prince! Wotta sickenin' sight!
Queen's Sweet Voice: [on telephone] Hello, Murder Incorporated?
Queen: [words appear on screen] BLACKOUT SO WHITE! *tears phone speaker off with her gapped teeth*
- Crazy creditsA unique "That's All, Folks!" card features an animated shot of Mammy and a little girl rocking in an armchair.
- ConnectionsEdited into Uncensored Cartoons (1982)
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Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs (1943)
**** (out of 4)
This Warner short has become known as one of the "Censored 11" because it's been unavailable for decades due to its racial tone. It's a variation on the Snow White story with an all-black cast and naturally features stereotypes, which a small minority are going to object to so these people are the reasons this thing might not ever see the light of day again. That's a real shame because this is one of the best cartoons I've seen from Looney Tunes and it certainly ranks right up there with their best work. The animation here is top-notch and it features a brilliantly done Jazz soundtrack, which is one of the best I've heard from any cartoon. There are plenty of laughs in the film and it runs extremely quick without a dry moment to be spotted. As for the racial stuff, I understand why some might object but those people shouldn't be forcing their views on anyone and making the decision on what one should or shouldn't see. Being from the WW2 ear, there are some other racial things including one sequence where a group of murderers are called in to kill Coal Black and their auto reads that they will kill anyone for a dollar, midgets are half price and "Japs" will be killed for free. What really caught me off guard is the sexuality in the film, which was certainly a no-no for a non Pre-Code film. Coal Black is dressed in very short shorts and a white, cut off shirt, which is clearly displaying her large breast. How this got past the board is beyond me.
**** (out of 4)
This Warner short has become known as one of the "Censored 11" because it's been unavailable for decades due to its racial tone. It's a variation on the Snow White story with an all-black cast and naturally features stereotypes, which a small minority are going to object to so these people are the reasons this thing might not ever see the light of day again. That's a real shame because this is one of the best cartoons I've seen from Looney Tunes and it certainly ranks right up there with their best work. The animation here is top-notch and it features a brilliantly done Jazz soundtrack, which is one of the best I've heard from any cartoon. There are plenty of laughs in the film and it runs extremely quick without a dry moment to be spotted. As for the racial stuff, I understand why some might object but those people shouldn't be forcing their views on anyone and making the decision on what one should or shouldn't see. Being from the WW2 ear, there are some other racial things including one sequence where a group of murderers are called in to kill Coal Black and their auto reads that they will kill anyone for a dollar, midgets are half price and "Japs" will be killed for free. What really caught me off guard is the sexuality in the film, which was certainly a no-no for a non Pre-Code film. Coal Black is dressed in very short shorts and a white, cut off shirt, which is clearly displaying her large breast. How this got past the board is beyond me.
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- Michael_Elliott
- Aug 10, 2008
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- Also known as
- Merrie Melodies #7 (1942-1943 Season): Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs
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- Runtime7 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs (1943) officially released in Canada in English?
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