Bird’s Anonymous (1957)

Charlie Chaplin and WC Fields make an appearance in Porky’s Road Race (1937) The wrench gag is inspired by a scene in Chaplin’s film Modern Times (1936). #Slapstick #Comedy

Animators love magnets.

When cartoons were more unpredictable. Hells Heels (1930) Walter Lantz

Bye Bye Bluebeard (1949)

The boss won’t stop leering at Betty.

Solid Ivory (1947) #WoodyWoodpecker

AI from 1933’s Technoracket

Tom and Jerry should never talk, but only sing. Solid Serenade (1946)

There was an old comedy gag of putting a horseshoe in a boxing glove to make it harder. Tex Avery took it way further. #Comedy

Horace Horsecollar #Disney

Party!!!

“Unsanitary rodent!” Bye Bye Bluebeard (1949)

The Old Grey Hare (1944)

Willie Whopper in Play Ball (1933) Ub Iwerks

Quinta Brunson to develop and star in ‘Betty Boop’ feature film.

Scrappy’s Dog Show. (1934)

When animals were elastic. Alaska (1930)

Remember kids, no matter how expensive gasoline is, siphoning it from other cars is super dangerous. #WoodyWoodpecker

The Wise Quacking Duck (1943) Bob Clampett #LooneyTunes

Puny Express (1951)

Betty Boop’s Ups and Downs (1932) Released during the Great Depression, it reflects the era of widespread property foreclosures.

Ace in the Hole (1942) #WoodyWoopecker

The car stopped so fast it’s body turned inside out. Thugs With Dirty Mugs (1939)

Minnie gets a serenade from Mickey and friends.

Chuck Jones bringing Coyote style slapstick to Daffy.

A good way to kick off a cartoon.

Rabbit Punch (1948)

Oswald beat the crap out of a mouse. Great Guns (1927)

Heckle and Jeckle get self referential. #Cartoons #animation