Felix The Cat in “Bold King Cole” (1936)
Since we’ll be using a Technicolor negative for the final set, I thought it would be nice to share a 35mm Tech print we’ve scanned now.
Tag Archives: Felix The Cat
The Technicolor Rainbow Parades: A Progress Report
Notes on scanning and restoration – and a first sneak peak!
In the Center Ring (Part 2)
Presenting the second chapter of our survey of circus cartoons, continuing with the silent era, and moving into the dawn of sound.
Cartoons In the Center Ring (Part 1)
Splashy, gaudy, and eye-catching, best known by the phrase “the Greatest Show on Earth”. It was – – THE CIRCUS.
Unpredictable As Weather (Part 39)
A potpourri of selected weather cartoons from various studios, as we attempt to wrap up the subject as to cartoons produced for television.
Up, Up and Away: Cartoon Character Balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The many famous animated characters who have appeared as balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Return of Felix the Cat? Not Yet, But Here’s “Skulls and Sculls” (1930)
Since it’s nearly Halloween, I thought I’d share one that’s kind of spooky and odd.
Technicolor “Rainbow Parade” Model Sheets
Several of these model sheets are for a never-produced Felix the cat short.
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 9)
By late 1935 and 1936, color was beginning to rule when it came to cartoons emphasizing spectacle and special effects.
Thunderbean Thoughts — and a few required animation history viewings!
I thought I’d share a few things that I think are must-sees in my animation history class, even though they’re not the eras often highlighted here.
