Animation Movies
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949)
Washington Irving’s tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman is brought to life, narrated by Bing Crosby.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
The Wind in the Willows: Concise version of Kenneth Grahame’s story of the same name. J. Thaddeus Toad, owner of Toad Hall, is prone to fads, such as the newfangled…
Little Rural Riding Hood (1949)
The last of Tex Avery’s variations on “Red Hot Riding Hood” (1943), in which the country wolf visits his city cousin, who tries to teach him the rudiments of civilized…
Silly Hillbilly (1949)
Popeye’s traveling department store comes to hillbilly country. He gets upset as Bluto, mistaking a radiator for an accordion, cuckoo clocks for a shooting gallery, and a girdle for a…
Inspiration (1949)
A glass blower imagines that his creations come to life. A story of love contained within a single drop of rain. A voyage into ethereal beauty.
The Cat and the Mermouse (1949)
Tom drowns in a lake and sinks to the bottom. There, he finds a mermouse, which he tries to capture and eat.
All in a Nutshell (1949)
Donald steals Chip and Dale’s nuts for his nut-butter shop, which is shaped like a giant walnut, Chip and Dale, roll and “shoot” Donald into a nearby lake.
Wags to Riches (1949)
Droopy inherits a fortune, but the will says that if he meets an untimely death all the money will go to Spike, who spends the entire film trying to make…
Tar with a Star (1949)
Gunfights are diminishing the population (1864- for the time being) in the tough Western town of Cactus Corners.
Doggone Tired (1949)
A rabbit tries all he can to keep a hunting dog awake before tomorrow’s big hunt.
A Balmy Swami (1949)
Popeye and Olive are taking in a variety show. Popeye enjoys the juggling seal very much, but he’s followed by magician/hypnotist Bluto. Bluto spots Olive in her luxury box and…
Hot Air Aces (1949)
Despite the title, the vehicles here are airplanes, not balloons. Bluto and Popeye are racing around the world; Bluto’s got a sort of rocket plane, and Popeye’s got a sad…
The House of Tomorrow (1949)
Tex Avery’s narrator shows us the amazing features of the ultra-modern House of Tomorrow.
Winter Storage (1949)
It’s October 7th and Chip is working industriously to store enough acorns in the tree for the winter. Dale would rather sleep in his matchbox, but an angry kick from…
Lumberjack and Jill (1949)
Popeye and Bluto are lumberjacks who compete for the affections of their new cook, Olive Oyl.
Pluto’s Sweater (1949)
Minnie Mouse knits a sweater for Pluto. When she puts it on him, Pluto does whatever he can to try to get it off, eventually shrinking it to the perfect…
Popeye’s Premiere (1949)
Popeye and Olive are at the premiere of Popeye’s new movie. He gets a little too wrapped up in the movie, interacting with it at various points, and even handing…
Pluto’s Surprise Package (1949)
Pluto tries to bring in the mail, which gets more difficult when a package sprouts legs and tries to go swimming. Between the wandering turtle and the wind blowing the…
Bad Luck Blackie (1949)
A kitten who is being tormented by a bulldog finds a savior in a black cat (from the “Black Cat Bad Luck Company”) who merely has to cross the dog’s…
Goggle Fishing Bear (1949)
Barney has a dive mask and swim fins to help with his pursuit of fish. First, though, he needs to get the anchor set, despite an overly helpful little seal….
Symphony in Spinach (1948)
Singer Olive Oyl needs an accompanist, and both Popeye and Bluto apply for the job.
So Dear to My Heart (1948)
The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his ‘champion’ lamb, Danny. Jeremiah’s dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of…
The Cat That Hated People (1948)
A much-abused cat really hates living with people, so decides to go to the moon for some peace and quiet.
Robin Hood-Winked (1948)
Popeye is Robin Hood; he’s got a sidekick, Little John. Bluto is the tax collector, and Olive is the owner/barmaid at the local pub. Bluto comes to the pub to…
Snow Place Like Home (1948)
Popeye and Olive are relaxing in the water off Miami when a hurricane hits. It carries them to the North Pole. Fortunately, a penguin comes by advertising Pierre’s Trading Post;…
Spinach vs Hamburgers (1948)
Popeye’s nephews would rather have hamburgers than spinach, so Popeye recounts some of his past exploits where spinach saved the day.
A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing (1948)
Popeye and Olive are riding a camel in Arabia. They stop to fill the camel with water and freshen up a bit; Olive muses aloud that she’d like to kiss…
The Shell Shocked Egg (1948)
A mother turtle buries her eggs in the sand. While she is away, one of the egg partly hatches and begins roaming the countryside trying to finish hatching.
Pluto’s Purchase (1948)
Mickey Mouse sends Pluto to buy sausage at the butcher shop, but Butch schemes to steal it.
Popeye Meets Hercules (1948)
The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of…
Melody Time (1948)
In the grand tradition of Disney’s great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You’ll be sure to tap your toes…
Bone Bandit (1948)
Pluto discovers that a gopher has been stealing bones from his hidden stash.
There’s Good Boos To-Night (1948)
Casper makes friends with a fox cub. But the new friendship is threatened when a fox hunter and his two hounds come on the scene.
Pre-Hysterical Man (1948)
Popeye and Olive are atop the highest peak in Yellowstone Park; Olive falls off into a deep hole, where a caveman and dinosaur are still living. Olive almost ends up…
Mickey Down Under (1948)
Mickey, in the Australian bush, throws a boomerang that gets caught in Pluto’s mouth. Mickey then discovers an egg of an emu. Unfortunately, the parent chases him, but Pluto and…
Wigwam Whoopee (1948)
Popeye follows along behind the Mayflower in his own rowboat. He washes up on Plymouth Rock.
Olive Oyl for President (1948)
Tired of political rhetoric, Olive lays out her platform.
Charley’s March of Time (1948)
Popular animated character Charley explains the National Insurance Act, which was legislation that made health insurance available to all British citizens.
All’s Fair at the Fair (1947)
Bluto, the daring hot air balloon rider, catches the eye of Olive at a carnival, much to Popeye’s chagrin. Bluto manages to make Popeye look bad several times, eventually winning…
Chip an’ Dale (1947)
Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip…