Articles on Animation &Events &UPA 14 Dec 2009 08:35 am
Howdy Doody’s Hat Trick
- Not too long ago, Cartoon Brew had an article about Gene Deitch and the short he directed, Howdy Doody and His Magic Hat. Apparently, the film was held back by Bob Smith and was never officially released.
An issue of Collier’s Magazine was mentioned which had printed an article about this UPA short. I recently picked up a copy of the magazine and am posting the two-page article. Interesting that the author of the article says that the short animates cut-outs rather than the “usual, costly multiple-drawing system.” It doesn’t look like cut-outs, but you can’t properly tell from the stills. They also state that the film had a budget of $15,000.
Hopefully, the short will someday show up on our radar, and Gene Deitch will have the pleasure of seeing his first bit of direction again. Until then, we can be grateful that Collier’s did a colorful article on the cartoon.
Here’s the full two page spread.”
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Here are the two separate pages larger.
Here are all of the pictures separated and enlarged.
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-Don’t forget that tonight there’ll be a show of some of the all-time finest UPA cartoons. This will take place at the Lighthouse, 111 East 59th Street, between Park and Lexington avenues. $5.00 admission ($3.00 for members).
The films include:
GERALD MCBOING BOING, MISTER MAGOO’S PUDDLE JUMPER
ROOTY TOOT TOOT, MADELINE, THE TELL-TALE HEART
THE UNICORN IN THE GARDEN, FUDGET’S BUDGET and
GEORGIE AND THE DRAGON
(Personally, I think ROOTY TOOT TOOT is one of the greatest short films ever created and deserves all the attention it can get.)
Pristine 35mm prints will be screened. Not an everyday occurrence.
on 14 Dec 2009 at 5:58 pm 1.Bill said …
Great posting lay-out, from double page spread to single panels, nice way to look at the piece. That old Disney gang really gave those UPA masters a run for their money, too bad they didn’t do a ton more.
on 15 Dec 2009 at 3:22 pm 2.Thad said …
(Personally, I think ROOTY TOOT TOOT is one of the greatest short films ever created and deserves all the attention it can get.)
Definitely the finest hour for all involved. I wish Hubley had the opportunity to make more films like this.