Rudolf Ising

Birth : 1903-08-07, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Death : 1992-07-18

History

Rudolf Ising was an American producer and director of animated short films. Some of the titles he is known for are The Calico Dragon (1935), The Old Mill Pond (1936), The Hound and the Rabbit (1937), Puss Gets the Boot (1940), The Milky Way (1940), and Bats in the Belfry (1942).

Movies

Good Wrinkles
Director
Sunny-sweet the prune shows us how prunes are made from certain kinds of plums, why they're so good for you, and, in live action, some recipes made with prunes. As a subplot, he also explains why California prunes are better than those from the Pacific Northwest and other areas. (Of course, Sunny may be a bit biased, since this film was sponsored by a California organization of prune growers).
Private Snafu Presents Seaman Tarfu in the Navy
Director
Private Snafu (Situation Normal All Fucked Up) presents his brother Tarfu (Things Are Really Fucked Up) who was a carrier pigeon keeper and has joined the Navy
The Uninvited Pest
Director
Barney is settling in for his hibernation when a squirrel spots his bedtime snack: a bowl of walnuts. The squirrel sneaks in and wakes Barney up. Barney chases out the squirrel, who proceeds to drop first the nut, then himself, down Barney's noisy tin roof.
The Boy and the Wolf
Director
A little Mexican boy is herding sheep with his dog Perrito. The boy plays a prank on Perrito, pretending the wolf is attacking the flock.
Bah Wilderness
Director
Barney's on a camping trip, but the great outdoors is a bit too wild for him: first the wildlife, then the air mattress, then a bit of rain...
Barney Bear's Victory Garden
Director
Barney Bear grows a victory garden that a gopher is only too happy to gobble up.
Wild Honey, or, How to Get Along Without a Ration Book
Director
Barney sets off in search of honey, but his various gadgets don't always work out they way they should.
Bats in the Belfry
Director
A trio of belfry-dwelling bats explain to us, musically (and demonstrate), why they are associated with nuttiness. Especially the smallest.
Little Gravel Voice
Producer
A little burro is beloved by all the cute wild creatures until he opens his mouth and they hear the horrible braying.
Little Gravel Voice
Director
A little burro is beloved by all the cute wild creatures until he opens his mouth and they hear the horrible braying.
Dog Trouble
Producer
Tom's chasing Jerry when he runs right into a sleeping dog and the two of them must work together to fend him off.
The Bear and the Beavers
Director
Barney has run out of firewood in mid winter. His quest for more is not too successful. Meanwhile, the beavers have been busily cutting and stacking their wood, which proves too tempting for Barney. The beavers are not pleased.
The First Swallow
Producer
The story of a single swallow who, taking a rest from southward flight at a mission in California, ultimately brings about the famed migration of swallows to the mission at San Juan Capistrano.
The First Swallow
Director
The story of a single swallow who, taking a rest from southward flight at a mission in California, ultimately brings about the famed migration of swallows to the mission at San Juan Capistrano.
Fraidy Cat
Producer
Tom hears a ghost story on the radio and is spooked by it; Jerry notices this and takes advantage of it, using a variety of tricks to scare Tom.
Fraidy Cat
Director
Tom hears a ghost story on the radio and is spooked by it; Jerry notices this and takes advantage of it, using a variety of tricks to scare Tom.
The Night Before Christmas
Producer
It's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes him and a mad chase ensues.
The Night Before Christmas
Director
It's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes him and a mad chase ensues.
The Flying Bear
Producer
Barney's an aviation mechanic for the Army. His plane is a cute little prop that's not only much smaller than the jets but much more anthropomorphic.
The Rookie Bear
Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited)
In a humorous report, "Strife" magazine follows a bear who gets drafted and goes through the rigors of Army basic training.
The Flying Bear
Director
Barney's an aviation mechanic for the Army. His plane is a cute little prop that's not only much smaller than the jets but much more anthropomorphic.
The Rookie Bear
Director
In a humorous report, "Strife" magazine follows a bear who gets drafted and goes through the rigors of Army basic training.
Little Cesario
Producer
Little Cesario, a clumsy, and not too bright, St. Bernard puppy, is the junior member of a family of decorated life-savers.
The Midnight Snack
Producer
Jerry takes a midnight snack from the fridge unaware that Tom is watching him.
The Midnight Snack
Director
Jerry takes a midnight snack from the fridge unaware that Tom is watching him.
Dance of the Weed
Producer
A clumsy yokel of a male weed courts a delicate female flower ballerina by trying to dance with her.
Dance of the Weed
Story
A clumsy yokel of a male weed courts a delicate female flower ballerina by trying to dance with her.
Dance of the Weed
Director
A clumsy yokel of a male weed courts a delicate female flower ballerina by trying to dance with her.
The Prospecting Bear
Barney Bear
Barney and his severely overloaded pack mule are prospecting, high on a mountain, when Barney spots gold nuggets, and a whole cave lined with gold.
The Prospecting Bear
Director
Barney and his severely overloaded pack mule are prospecting, high on a mountain, when Barney spots gold nuggets, and a whole cave lined with gold.
Mrs. Ladybug
Director
A mother ladybug has too many children to handle, so she puts out an ad for a maid to help with the chores. A big black spider dresses up as a maid to get in the door.
The Homeless Flea
Director
A flea settles into a new dog.
Papa Gets the Bird
Papa Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Papa Bear attempts to give the family's pet canary a bath. An MGM Bear Family cartoon.
Romeo in Rhythm
Producer
This cartoon is by Rudy Ising, and is the last of a long line of black animal musicals done at MGM in the late 30s and early 40s.
Romeo in Rhythm
Director
This cartoon is by Rudy Ising, and is the last of a long line of black animal musicals done at MGM in the late 30s and early 40s.
The Milky Way
Producer
The three little kittens have lost their mittens and are sent to bed without dinner. From their room, they see the Milky Way and sail up to it, using a basket and helium balloons, passing through some fanciful astronomical bodies, until they reach a Milky Way filled with every conceivable form of milk.
The Milky Way
Director
The three little kittens have lost their mittens and are sent to bed without dinner. From their room, they see the Milky Way and sail up to it, using a basket and helium balloons, passing through some fanciful astronomical bodies, until they reach a Milky Way filled with every conceivable form of milk.
Swing Social
Director
Another one of those cartoons that gets the political-incorrect, history revisionists all knotted up. The Deacon is on his way to church in the Deep South and sees a brother from the congregation setting out to do some Sunday fishing. The preacher advises the fisherman that he will not be catching any fish on the Sabbath, as the fish are having their own underwater camp-meeting.
A Rainy Day with the Bear Family
Papa Bear (voice) (uncredited)
In this animated short featuring the Bear Family, Papa Bear attempts to fix a leaky roof.
Home on the Range
Producer
To the sound of the title song being sung by a campfire, a cow and her calf are bedding down for the night. The calf is frightened by a shadow, until it's revealed to be a jackrabbit. He follows the rabbit deep into the woods, but neither of them notices the wolf following until it's too late for the calf. The calf is trapped in a niche under some rocks, which the wolf quickly digs out. The wolf is closing in on the calf when the rabbit tries to distract him, to no avail.
Home on the Range
Director
To the sound of the title song being sung by a campfire, a cow and her calf are bedding down for the night. The calf is frightened by a shadow, until it's revealed to be a jackrabbit. He follows the rabbit deep into the woods, but neither of them notices the wolf following until it's too late for the calf. The calf is trapped in a niche under some rocks, which the wolf quickly digs out. The wolf is closing in on the calf when the rabbit tries to distract him, to no avail.
Puss Gets the Boot
Director
Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".
Puss Gets the Boot
Producer
Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".
The Fishing Bear
Director
Barney's going fishing, but just as he's getting ready to hook a whole school of trout, a rather persistent duck keeps getting in the way.
One Mother's Family
Director
A mother hen is taking her brood for a walk. They encounter obstacles along the way, such as traffic. There's a runt of the litter, who has more trouble with these than the rest. Momma stalks an inch-worm; she shushes the chicks; of course, the runt keeps bumping into things and making noise. And the biggest hazard of all is the hawk. But just when it looks like the hawk is going to get the runt, a run-in with a skunk saves him.
The Bear That Couldn't Sleep
Writer
Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
The Bear That Couldn't Sleep
Producer
Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
The Bear That Couldn't Sleep
Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
The Bear That Couldn't Sleep
Director
Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
The Little Goldfish
Producer
A goldfish dreams of living in the ocean, and ends up getting there after being accidentally washed down the drain, then finds that it’s too scary.
The Little Goldfish
Director
A goldfish dreams of living in the ocean, and ends up getting there after being accidentally washed down the drain, then finds that it’s too scary.
Merbabies
Director
A salt water version of "Water Babies" (1935); adorable redheaded 'merbabies' materialize out of the crashing surf and proceed to the sea floor where they conduct a circus along with a variety of sea creatures.
The Little Bantamweight
Director
The big bantamweight fight is in a few months and papa rooster is getting nervous: the eggs start hatching, and all the males look like real fighters - except for one little runt.
Pipe Dreams
Producer
The hear/see/speak no evil monkeys come to life from a small statue on a shelf. They find a pipe and smoke it, and enter a world where all manner of smoking paraphernalia comes to life.
Little Buck Cheeser
Producer
Little Cheeser and his friends, inspired by Buck Rogers (and visions of cheese), build a rocket ship and fly to the moon.
Little Buck Cheeser
Director
Little Cheeser and his friends, inspired by Buck Rogers (and visions of cheese), build a rocket ship and fly to the moon.
The Wayward Pups
Director
The cat of the house has his nap interrupted when two puppies, playing with a balloon, hit him with it...
The Hound and the Rabbit
Director
A dog chases a rabbit, ultimately cornering him against a tree. But the dog doesn't want to eat the rabbit, just make friends. The rabbit takes his new friend (who he names Sniffy) to where the rest of the rabbits are playing football, and after introductions, they join in. A fox happens along. Realizing he can't attack while the dog is present, he calls the dog away. The opposing team asks the fox to join them, but he proves to be an awful football player. The dog starts to return, and the fox starts rounding up rabbits, with help from a carrot-baited fishing pole. The dog returns and chases fox; the rabbits are set free, and the fox is catapulted far away by a tree. The rabbits carry Sniffy off on their shoulders.
Bosko's Easter Eggs
Director
A Happy Harmonie with Bosko.
Swing Wedding
Director
This film is very reminiscent of "Cabin In The Sky", in that you have a very sexy Ethel Waters about to be married to Stepin Fetchit. Fetchit's friends Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller are trying to get him to the church on time, but Stephin isn't in any hurry to get hitched.
Circus Daze
Producer
Bosko and Honey, at the circus.
The Pups' Christmas
Producer
On Christmas morning two pups and the household's children are up early. The pups are frightened by a large stuffed dog, a train set, a crying doll, a toy tank, and other toys.
The Pups' Christmas
Director
On Christmas morning two pups and the household's children are up early. The pups are frightened by a large stuffed dog, a train set, a crying doll, a toy tank, and other toys.
Little Cheeser
Director
Little Cheeser is a young mouse who thinks he's more grown up than he is. Mama tells him to go to bed, calling him "Mama's little man"; he doesn't want to. His devil side emerges and guides him to the cheese in the pantry, where his angel side appears to stop him. The devil leads him on to the smoking supplies, where he lights a pipe, then to a racy magazine, and then to the booze. The soused Cheeser goes looking for the cat, but when he finds it, the reality sobers him up quickly. The devil, meanwhile, has been trapped in a copy of Dante's Inferno by the angel. The angel helps Cheeser escape, and he's all too happy to go to bed and be Mama's little man.
To Spring
Producer
Gnomes greet the coming of spring by manufacturing various bright colours.
The Pups' Picnic
Producer
Two little puppies, one black, one brown, go on a picnic outing with their human family. The pups wind up unwitting participants in a fox hunt.
The Pups' Picnic
Director
Two little puppies, one black, one brown, go on a picnic outing with their human family. The pups wind up unwitting participants in a fox hunt.
Two Little Pups
Director
A hen tries to get something to eat from a garden, but is chased around the yard by the titular pups.
The Old Mill Pond
Director
The fish and frogs gather at the old mill pond to hear a jazz concert. Performers include caricatures of Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, and tap dancer Bill Robinson ("Bojangles").
The Early Bird and the Worm
Producer
A young worm is chased by the Early Bird, but then a snake and two crows join the chase.
The Early Bird and the Worm
Story
A young worm is chased by the Early Bird, but then a snake and two crows join the chase.
The Early Bird and the Worm
Director
A young worm is chased by the Early Bird, but then a snake and two crows join the chase.
Bottles
Old Druggist (voice)
A dark and stormy night in a drugstore. The druggist mixes a potion and falls asleep. The skull-and-crossbones on the bottle comes to life and drips the potion on the druggist.
Bottles
Producer
A dark and stormy night in a drugstore. The druggist mixes a potion and falls asleep. The skull-and-crossbones on the bottle comes to life and drips the potion on the druggist.
Alias St. Nick
Producer
Mrs. Mouse is reading "A Visit from St. Nicholas" to her brood when a cat tries to break in. The cat overhears them arguing about the existence of Santa, so he dresses up accordingly.
Alias St. Nick
Director
Mrs. Mouse is reading "A Visit from St. Nicholas" to her brood when a cat tries to break in. The cat overhears them arguing about the existence of Santa, so he dresses up accordingly.
Honeyland
Director
An MGM Happy Harmonies cartoon in which a group of industrious bees, working to make honey among other products, attempt to outwit a spider who's chasing two of the bees.
The Old Plantation
Director
'Black beauty' must win a race against other toys in order to save the Old Plantation, a doll house.
Barnyard Babies
Director
There is a baby contest going on in the barn, but the rooster and hen haven't hatched their brood yet.
Poor Little Me
Producer
Bunnies, turtles, and other small woodland animals play. A child skunk remains apart, heartbroken that he has no friends.
The Chinese Nightingale
Producer
A Chinese emperor is gladdened by the song of the nightingale and is moved to play his own song. One day the Japanese send a music box with a mechanical bird; the nightingale feels rejected and leaves. Soon the clockwork breaks down, and the emperor dispatches his crow to go look for the songbird. The emperor, meanwhile, grows sicker with the passing months.
The Chinese Nightingale
Director
A Chinese emperor is gladdened by the song of the nightingale and is moved to play his own song. One day the Japanese send a music box with a mechanical bird; the nightingale feels rejected and leaves. Soon the clockwork breaks down, and the emperor dispatches his crow to go look for the songbird. The emperor, meanwhile, grows sicker with the passing months.
The Calico Dragon
Director
A little girl reads a story about a dragon; as she falls asleep, her doll rides off on his calico horse through a calico land to do battle with a three-headed singing calico dragon.
The Lost Chick
Producer
A chicken has hatched seven chicks. She locates six of them, but the other, Eggbert, is missing.
When the Cat's Away
Producer
The mice will loot the kitchen. The roaches also get into the act. A rat menaces the lead mouse couple, until the cat returns.
When the Cat's Away
Director
The mice will loot the kitchen. The roaches also get into the act. A rat menaces the lead mouse couple, until the cat returns.
Hey, Hey Fever
Producer
This MGM "Happy Harmonies" entry stars Bosko. He falls asleep at a sign promoting Mother Goose bread, and Mother Goose characters come to life.
Toyland Broadcast
Director
Station ABC broadcasts the Toyland Revue, featuring music from baby-doll singers, a roly-poly bandleader, a jack-in-the-box crooner, a wind-up music box and more.
Bosko's Parlor Pranks
Producer
Bosko keeps Wilbur occupied with tales of his past exploits while Honey steps out on an errand.
Mischievous Mice
Director
This short opens showing numerous mice eating all the food in Honey's kitchen and ruining everything in her house. She tires valiantly to run them off but they outsmart her. She makes a phone call and Cubby appears at her door. The mice make quick work of him too. Only a fat cat is able to temporarily stop them but they soon turn on him too. Cubby comes to the aide of the cat but the mice outsmart the both of them. In the end the mice have run off the cat, Honey is gone, and Cubby sits dazed on the floor as the mice cheer their victory.
Tale of the Vienna Woods
Producer
The animated adventure of a faun and a satyr who is only animate during daylight.
Tale of the Vienna Woods
Director
The animated adventure of a faun and a satyr who is only animate during daylight.
The Old Pioneer
Director
In this first entry in MGM's Happy Harmonies series, an old man tells a newsboy about his adventures with Native Americans in the Old West.
The Discontented Canary
Producer
A canary is frustrated by being caged. One day the kind old lady who owns him opens a nearby window, and also leaves the door to the cage open. Freedom! But it's not all it's cracked up to be.
The Discontented Canary
Director
A canary is frustrated by being caged. One day the kind old lady who owns him opens a nearby window, and also leaves the door to the cage open. Freedom! But it's not all it's cracked up to be.
We're in the Money
Producer
After the last human has left the department store, the toys proceed to the music department where they start performing the Warren/Dubin song "We're in the money". The money soon joins for a chorus, as well as display dolls in the wardrobe department.
We're in the Money
Director
After the last human has left the department store, the toys proceed to the music department where they start performing the Warren/Dubin song "We're in the money". The money soon joins for a chorus, as well as display dolls in the wardrobe department.
Bosko's Picture Show
Producer
Bosko runs a movie theater that shows a wacky newsreel with Jack Dumpsey, a slapstick short from Haurel and Lardy, and a turn-of-the-century melodrama starring Honey.
Cubby's World Flight
Director
A Van Beuren "Aesop Fable" cartoon featuring Cubby Bear.
The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
Producer
Utensils and food dance, sing, and play in the kitchen, until a lump of dough turns into a monster and they all unite to stop it.
The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
Director
Utensils and food dance, sing, and play in the kitchen, until a lump of dough turns into a monster and they all unite to stop it.
Shuffle Off to Buffalo
Producer
An animated singing and dancing revue of babies (representing a variety of stereotypes) who are being prepared for delivery by stork.
Shuffle Off to Buffalo
Director
An animated singing and dancing revue of babies (representing a variety of stereotypes) who are being prepared for delivery by stork.
I Like Mountain Music
Producer
After hours, individuals on various magazine covers in a drugstore come to life and sing, speak, or perform. Caricature celebrity depictions include George Arliss, Eddie Cantor, Sonja Henie, Benito Mussolini, Ignacy Paderewski, Edward G. Robinson, Will Rogers, and Ed Wynn. A robbery sequence features bad guys breaking into the cash register and Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on the case. King Kong also makes an appearance. A Merrie Melody cartoon.
I Like Mountain Music
Director
After hours, individuals on various magazine covers in a drugstore come to life and sing, speak, or perform. Caricature celebrity depictions include George Arliss, Eddie Cantor, Sonja Henie, Benito Mussolini, Ignacy Paderewski, Edward G. Robinson, Will Rogers, and Ed Wynn. A robbery sequence features bad guys breaking into the cash register and Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on the case. King Kong also makes an appearance. A Merrie Melody cartoon.
Wake Up the Gypsy in Me
Director
A camp of Russian gypsies, dancing and playing music. After an opening dance, a quartet of beer-drinkers gargles the Volga Boatman song, then another group hauling on a rope sings it (we finally see that the other end of the rope is anchored by a very small dog). A trench-coated bomber sneaks into the palace, where we see Rice-Puddin', the mad monk, cheating at a jigsaw puzzle. He spies the activity in the gypsy camp and orders a henchman to fetch the gypsy girl. The villagers revolt as a result, sending The Mad Monk scrambling on his horse; they stuff a bomb into his pants just as he turns his horse into a helicopter, and it explodes.
Wake Up the Gypsy in Me
Producer
A camp of Russian gypsies, dancing and playing music. After an opening dance, a quartet of beer-drinkers gargles the Volga Boatman song, then another group hauling on a rope sings it (we finally see that the other end of the rope is anchored by a very small dog). A trench-coated bomber sneaks into the palace, where we see Rice-Puddin', the mad monk, cheating at a jigsaw puzzle. He spies the activity in the gypsy camp and orders a henchman to fetch the gypsy girl. The villagers revolt as a result, sending The Mad Monk scrambling on his horse; they stuff a bomb into his pants just as he turns his horse into a helicopter, and it explodes.
Bosko in Person
Producer
Bosko and Honey perform a wacky stage act that includes doing imitations of Maurice Chevalier, Greta Garbo and Jimmy Durante.
The Organ Grinder
Story
In this Merrie Melodies animated short, an organ grinder and his monkey make their way down a city street.
The Organ Grinder
Producer
In this Merrie Melodies animated short, an organ grinder and his monkey make their way down a city street.
The Organ Grinder
Director
In this Merrie Melodies animated short, an organ grinder and his monkey make their way down a city street.
Young and Healthy
Producer
Warner Bros. animated short featuring the song 'Let's Put Out the Lights (and Go to Sleep)'
Young and Healthy
Director
Warner Bros. animated short featuring the song 'Let's Put Out the Lights (and Go to Sleep)'
One Step Ahead of My Shadow
Producer
Several Chinese residents play music. A dragon frees himself from a cage and goes after them, but fireworks are shoved down the dragon's throat. This causes him to explode and turn into a walking dragon skeleton.
One Step Ahead of My Shadow
Director
Several Chinese residents play music. A dragon frees himself from a cage and goes after them, but fireworks are shoved down the dragon's throat. This causes him to explode and turn into a walking dragon skeleton.
Bosko in Dutch
Producer
Set on a frozen pond in Holland, various animals attempt to skate on the slippery ice.
The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives
Producer
Christmas Eve. A poor orphan boy trudges through the snow, pathetically. He finally arrives at his miserable cabin. While he is crying, Santa arrives and, singing the title song, offers to take the boy to his workshop. They arrive, and the toys go wild (in the full version, they sing the title song, but this has been censored in some versions due to outdated stereotypes). He plays with a few toys. A candle falls off the tree and starts a fire. The toys try in vain to fight the fire; the boy hooks up a hose to a set of bagpipes and takes care of it.
The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives
Director
Christmas Eve. A poor orphan boy trudges through the snow, pathetically. He finally arrives at his miserable cabin. While he is crying, Santa arrives and, singing the title song, offers to take the boy to his workshop. They arrive, and the toys go wild (in the full version, they sing the title song, but this has been censored in some versions due to outdated stereotypes). He plays with a few toys. A candle falls off the tree and starts a fire. The toys try in vain to fight the fire; the boy hooks up a hose to a set of bagpipes and takes care of it.
Bosko's Woodland Daze
Producer
While romping through the forest, Bosko falls asleep and dreams of giants and gnomes. (bosko.toonzone.net)
Three's a Crowd
Director
An old man is reading a book by the fire. The clock strikes 8, and he heads off to bed. From his book, Alice in Wonderland, out crawls Alice, who turns the radio to the title tune. This wakes up Rip Van Winkle; Alice then rouses the Three Musketeers, who sing a bit. Next tune: Nero fiddles, Rome burns, and Cleopatra sizzles in a slinky dance. Uncle Tom sings a spiritual as Mr. Hyde sneaks up and abducts Alice. Tarzan to the rescue, along with several other characters who mount a spirited attack using such office supplies as pen points, matches, and a fountain pen. They box him up and carry him off.
Bosko's Dizzy Date
Producer
Honey is trying to teach violin to a difficult pupil who hates music. She call Bosko over. The pair sing and dance and play music while the kitten continues to express its disdain.
A Great Big Bunch of You
Story
A mannequin in the city dump improvises a piano from the junk to play and sing the title song The various animals and pieces of junk all join in.
A Great Big Bunch of You
Producer
A mannequin in the city dump improvises a piano from the junk to play and sing the title song The various animals and pieces of junk all join in.
A Great Big Bunch of You
Director
A mannequin in the city dump improvises a piano from the junk to play and sing the title song The various animals and pieces of junk all join in.
Bosko the Drawback
Producer
Bosko is the star player in a wacky game of professional football.
I Wish I Had Wings
Story
An expectant father rooster fetches doctor stork, who comes out with a basket full of white chicks and one little black one, who gets crowded out of the food. After singing the title song, he manages to improvise a pair of wings and fly over the chicken coop, but regrets it when he is chased by a mean scarecrow.
I Wish I Had Wings
Producer
An expectant father rooster fetches doctor stork, who comes out with a basket full of white chicks and one little black one, who gets crowded out of the food. After singing the title song, he manages to improvise a pair of wings and fly over the chicken coop, but regrets it when he is chased by a mean scarecrow.
I Wish I Had Wings
Director
An expectant father rooster fetches doctor stork, who comes out with a basket full of white chicks and one little black one, who gets crowded out of the food. After singing the title song, he manages to improvise a pair of wings and fly over the chicken coop, but regrets it when he is chased by a mean scarecrow.
Ride Him, Bosko
First Cartoonist (uncredited)
Ride Him, Bosko! is a western-flavored cartoon with lots of shooting gags involving body reduction, and card characters singing! There's also an alcohol gag that has a really strong one turning a male piano player into a woman instantly!
Ride Him, Bosko
Producer
Ride Him, Bosko! is a western-flavored cartoon with lots of shooting gags involving body reduction, and card characters singing! There's also an alcohol gag that has a really strong one turning a male piano player into a woman instantly!
You're Too Careless with Your Kisses!
Director
A bee returns home late after a night out having too much honey. His wife leaves him, but quickly ends up in the clutches of an evil ladybug. The whole hive turns out to fight the ladybug and get her back.
Bosko the Lumberjack
Producer
Bosko and his friends are cutting down trees in a forest. He battles a burly woodsman named Pierre who has gone off and kidnapped his beloved Honey.
Bosko's Store
Producer
Shopkeeper Bosko takes care of business.
Bosko's Store
Director
Shopkeeper Bosko takes care of business.
I Love a Parade
Producer
A circus parade, to the title tune. Next, a series of sideshow acts: the wild boy, the rubber man, siamese twin pigs, a tattooed man, a hula-dancing hippo, an Indian snake (or goat) charmer. Into the ring, we have a hippo riding a horse (much to the horse's dismay), a high-wire act (again, to the title song), and finally a lion tamer.
I Love a Parade
Director
A circus parade, to the title tune. Next, a series of sideshow acts: the wild boy, the rubber man, siamese twin pigs, a tattooed man, a hula-dancing hippo, an Indian snake (or goat) charmer. Into the ring, we have a hippo riding a horse (much to the horse's dismay), a high-wire act (again, to the title song), and finally a lion tamer.
Bosko at the Beach
Producer
Bosko, Honey, and Bruno spend a day at the beach.
The Queen Was in the Parlor
Producer
The king returns to his castle, and asks where the queen is; she's in the parlor, and won't be seen, according to the title song. He goes to his throne and summons his jester, Goopy Geer. A black knight arrives and threatens one of the young ladies in court; Goopy fights him off, first with an ax, then in armor from kitchen utensils, then butting him with a mounted animal head, which makes the knight's armor fall apart. He pulls it together again and runs away.
The Queen Was in the Parlor
Director
The king returns to his castle, and asks where the queen is; she's in the parlor, and won't be seen, according to the title song. He goes to his throne and summons his jester, Goopy Geer. A black knight arrives and threatens one of the young ladies in court; Goopy fights him off, first with an ax, then in armor from kitchen utensils, then butting him with a mounted animal head, which makes the knight's armor fall apart. He pulls it together again and runs away.
Bosko's Dog Race
Producer
Bosko enters his dog, Bruno, in a dog race.
Moonlight for Two
Story
Two courting hillbilly dogs go to the big barn dance.
Moonlight for Two
Producer
Two courting hillbilly dogs go to the big barn dance.
Moonlight for Two
Director
Two courting hillbilly dogs go to the big barn dance.
It's Got Me Again!
Producer
Late at night, the mice come out and sing and play to the title tune, among others. That is, until the cat arrives, but he's quickly sent packing.
It's Got Me Again!
Director
Late at night, the mice come out and sing and play to the title tune, among others. That is, until the cat arrives, but he's quickly sent packing.
Bosko and Bruno
Producer
Bosko, carrying his hobo stick, travels along the railroad tracks with his dog, Bruno. Unfortunately, they're both on the tracks as they cross a bridge and realize that a train is coming perilously near. They manage to escape via a handcar, which was waiting for them on the tracks. however, once over the bridge, Bruno gets his foot caught near the switch. Bruno escapes, but not before allowing his poor master to think he's dead. Bosko is angry at his pet, but outrage turns to fear when the sound of another train gets them both panicking again. Luckily, the "train whistle" is only the mooing of a cow. The pair's adventures continue as they try to steal a chicken for her eggs. Finally, they end up on a runaway boxcar and have a second encounter with the obnoxious cow.
Goopy Geer
Story
At a nightclub, the crowd demands Goopy Geer, and the lanky dog doesn't disappoint them. He gives a zany performance on the piano, but the employees and the customers are just as wacky. A gorilla waiter dances while serving. Three identical cats display a peculiar way of eating. A chicken has a nauseating way of making chicken soup. The nightclub singer tells corny jokes. Even the hat racks come to life and dance. A horse imbibing a too-strong drink provides the show-stopper.
Goopy Geer
Producer
At a nightclub, the crowd demands Goopy Geer, and the lanky dog doesn't disappoint them. He gives a zany performance on the piano, but the employees and the customers are just as wacky. A gorilla waiter dances while serving. Three identical cats display a peculiar way of eating. A chicken has a nauseating way of making chicken soup. The nightclub singer tells corny jokes. Even the hat racks come to life and dance. A horse imbibing a too-strong drink provides the show-stopper.
Goopy Geer
Director
At a nightclub, the crowd demands Goopy Geer, and the lanky dog doesn't disappoint them. He gives a zany performance on the piano, but the employees and the customers are just as wacky. A gorilla waiter dances while serving. Three identical cats display a peculiar way of eating. A chicken has a nauseating way of making chicken soup. The nightclub singer tells corny jokes. Even the hat racks come to life and dance. A horse imbibing a too-strong drink provides the show-stopper.
Bosko's Party
Producer
Bosko whistles "It Ain't Gonna Rain No Mo" as he walks down the sidewalk in the pouring rain. His umbrella provides a good sailboat when he wants to cross a flooded street. Meanwhile, Honey is getting dressed and made up. She's about to remove her nightgown when she realizes that we in the audience are watching her. She goes behind a modesty screen, but the mirror reveals all to us. Bosko arrives at Honey's place and one of her friends opens the door. Little does she know that several of her friends are downstairs waiting to surprise her. This is Honey's birthday. Honey's little yapping dog causes trouble before and during the party. Worse trouble comes from her pupil--a little kitten who hides underneath a flowerpot and can't get out from under it. When he finally does, he causes a minor catastrophe.
Crosby, Columbo, and Vallee
Director
An American Indian boy and girl sing and dance in the forest along with the animals. Trouble begins when a fire threatens baby birds in their nest.
Big-Hearted Bosko
Producer
While ice-skating on a frozen pond, Bosko and his dog discover a baby abandoned in the snow.
Big-Hearted Bosko
Director
While ice-skating on a frozen pond, Bosko and his dog discover a baby abandoned in the snow.
Freddy the Freshman
Director
Freddy comes to a party and is a hit; he then goes on to be the star quarterback at the football game.
Battling Bosko
Producer
Bosko is a brave little boxer who battles the champion, Gas House Harry. The enormous brute proves a bit much, even for a plucky underdog.
Pagan Moon
Producer
On a tropical island, a native boy sings "Pagan Moon" to his sweetheart. Later, he plays music underwater with an octopus-pianist and other jazz-loving sea life.
Pagan Moon
Director
On a tropical island, a native boy sings "Pagan Moon" to his sweetheart. Later, he plays music underwater with an octopus-pianist and other jazz-loving sea life.
Bosko at the Zoo
Producer
Bosko and Honey go to the zoo. Honey is frightened by the lion, but Bosko is the one who ends up in danger.
Red-Headed Baby
Producer
The old toymaker goes to sleep, and his toys immediately come to life and sing "Red-Headed Baby." A red-haired baby doll begins the song. She's soon joined by her sweetheart, a toy soldier named Napoleon. A spider briefly spoils the fun when he descends upon the toys and grabs the doll. It's up to Napoleon to save her.
Red-Headed Baby
Director
The old toymaker goes to sleep, and his toys immediately come to life and sing "Red-Headed Baby." A red-haired baby doll begins the song. She's soon joined by her sweetheart, a toy soldier named Napoleon. A spider briefly spoils the fun when he descends upon the toys and grabs the doll. It's up to Napoleon to save her.
Bosko's Fox Hunt
Producer
Bosko joins a wacky fox hunt. But if the hunt worries anyone, it isn't the fox.
Hittin' the Trail for Hallelujah Land
Director
Piggy and Fluffy have adventures on a riverboat and Uncle Tom is chased by skeletons promising to take him to Hallelujah Land. One of the "Censored 11" banned from TV syndication by United Artists in 1968 for racist stereotyping.
Bosko's Soda Fountain
Producer
Bosko is a soda jerk, who gives poor service to a mouse and to his former schoolteacher. Later, he must contend with Honey's bratty kitten pupil.
Bosko's Soda Fountain
Director
Bosko is a soda jerk, who gives poor service to a mouse and to his former schoolteacher. Later, he must contend with Honey's bratty kitten pupil.
You Don't Know What You're Doin'!
Piggy / Guard (uncredited)
Piggy picks up his girlfriend and takes her to a theater where a hot jazz orchestra is playing.
You Don't Know What You're Doin'!
Producer
Piggy picks up his girlfriend and takes her to a theater where a hot jazz orchestra is playing.
You Don't Know What You're Doin'!
Director
Piggy picks up his girlfriend and takes her to a theater where a hot jazz orchestra is playing.
Bosko the Doughboy
Producer
Bosko is a doughboy in the Great War.
One More Time
Director
Cop Foxy is trying to enforce the law in town, but dangerous drivers and gangsters who also kidnap his sweetheart are making this difficult.
One More Time
Producer
Cop Foxy is trying to enforce the law in town, but dangerous drivers and gangsters who also kidnap his sweetheart are making this difficult.
Bosko Shipwrecked!
Producer
Bosko is shipwrecked on an island where he is chased by a lion and pursued by simian cannibals.
Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!
Foxy (voice)
The wacky, jolly, hair-raising adventures of singing streetcar conductor Foxy.
Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!
Producer
The wacky, jolly, hair-raising adventures of singing streetcar conductor Foxy.
Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!
Director
The wacky, jolly, hair-raising adventures of singing streetcar conductor Foxy.
Lady, Play Your Mandolin!
Producer
In this first Merrie Melodie short, things are hopping at a certain Mexican café. And then Foxy walks in and the customers go really wild.
Lady, Play Your Mandolin!
Director
In this first Merrie Melodie short, things are hopping at a certain Mexican café. And then Foxy walks in and the customers go really wild.
The Tree's Knees
Producer
Bosko the woodsman spurns cutting down trees and plays music instead. The trees and animals dance and make their own music.
The Tree's Knees
Director
Bosko the woodsman spurns cutting down trees and plays music instead. The trees and animals dance and make their own music.
Yodeling Yokels
Producer
Bosko and Honey yodel happily in the Alps until a series of disasters end with Honey rushing downriver on an ice floe.
Yodeling Yokels
Director
Bosko and Honey yodel happily in the Alps until a series of disasters end with Honey rushing downriver on an ice floe.
Bosko's Holiday
Producer
Bosko and Honey go on a picnic that ends badly.
Bosko's Holiday
Director
Bosko and Honey go on a picnic that ends badly.
Dumb Patrol
Producer
During the Great War, Bosko and a fearsome beast are in a dogfight. Bosko loses, but that's only the first battle.
Dumb Patrol
Director
During the Great War, Bosko and a fearsome beast are in a dogfight. Bosko loses, but that's only the first battle.
Ups 'n Downs
Producer
Bosko runs a hot dog stand at an amusement park; but he sneaks away to the racetrack to ride his mechanical horse.
Ups 'n Downs
Director
Bosko runs a hot dog stand at an amusement park; but he sneaks away to the racetrack to ride his mechanical horse.
Ain't Nature Grand!
Producer
Bosko fishes, and sings and dances with frogs. But two ladybugs use a wasp as an airplane, and a beehive and tree branch as a machine gun to drive him away.
Ain't Nature Grand!
Director
Bosko fishes, and sings and dances with frogs. But two ladybugs use a wasp as an airplane, and a beehive and tree branch as a machine gun to drive him away.
Big Man from the North
Producer
Bosko is a Mountie in the cold, snowy north. His sergeant demands that he get his man: a peg-legged villain wanted dead or alive.
Big Man from the North
Director
Bosko is a Mountie in the cold, snowy north. His sergeant demands that he get his man: a peg-legged villain wanted dead or alive.
Box Car Blues
Producer
Bosko and his porcine friend are hobos in a runaway boxcar.
Box Car Blues
Director
Bosko and his porcine friend are hobos in a runaway boxcar.
The Booze Hangs High
Producer
Bosko has a grand time on the farm, dancing with a cow, playing a horse's tail like a violin and getting drunk with three pigs.
The Booze Hangs High
Director
Bosko has a grand time on the farm, dancing with a cow, playing a horse's tail like a violin and getting drunk with three pigs.
Hold Anything
Producer
Bosko is a construction worker who impresses Honey by making music from everything in sight, including a decapitated mouse, a typewriter and a goat filled with hot air.
Hold Anything
Director
Bosko is a construction worker who impresses Honey by making music from everything in sight, including a decapitated mouse, a typewriter and a goat filled with hot air.
Congo Jazz
Producer
Bosko hunts in the jungle, but ends up playing music with the animals.
Congo Jazz
Director
Bosko hunts in the jungle, but ends up playing music with the animals.
Sinkin' in the Bathtub
Animation
The film opens with Bosko taking a bath while whistling "Singin' in the Bathtub". A series of gags allows him to play the shower spray like a harp, pull up his pants by tugging his hair, and give the limelight to the bathtub itself which stands on its hind feet to perform a dance.
Sinkin' in the Bathtub
Producer
The film opens with Bosko taking a bath while whistling "Singin' in the Bathtub". A series of gags allows him to play the shower spray like a harp, pull up his pants by tugging his hair, and give the limelight to the bathtub itself which stands on its hind feet to perform a dance.
Sinkin' in the Bathtub
Director
The film opens with Bosko taking a bath while whistling "Singin' in the Bathtub". A series of gags allows him to play the shower spray like a harp, pull up his pants by tugging his hair, and give the limelight to the bathtub itself which stands on its hind feet to perform a dance.
Bosko, the Talk-Ink Kid
Producer
Original short that introduced Bosko, never released. Producer-directors Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising showed it to various studio executives as a pilot for the Bosko character.
Bosko, the Talk-Ink Kid
Cartoonist (uncredited)
Original short that introduced Bosko, never released. Producer-directors Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising showed it to various studio executives as a pilot for the Bosko character.
Plane Crazy
Animation
Inspired by Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris, Mickey builds a plane to take Minnie for a trip.
Homeless Homer
Director
Friz Freleng's second directorial effort -- under his legal name of 'Isadore' and credited as co-director with Rudolf Ising -- is a silent Oswald the Lucky Rabbit effort, made soon after Charles Mintz grabbed the rights to the character and almost all his crew from Walt Disney. Oswald takes in Homer, a small kitten, and attempts to teach him table manners and to give him a bath, but Homer retaliates using a clothesline and a player piano.
Fiery Fireman
Director
Oswald and his faithful horse rush to a blazing apartment area to rescue troubled residents.
Poor Papa
Camera Operator
Oswald gets a visit from the stork ... again and again and again. He has to resort to a variety of strategies to stop the continual flow of babies.
Alice in the Big League
Cinematography
Alice attempts to umpire a big league baseball game where the animals begin to take exception to her bad calls.
Alice's Medicine Show
Animation
Alice and Julius are in a traveling medicine show, and part of their job is to sell patent medicine to audiences.
Alice's Medicine Show
Cinematography
Alice and Julius are in a traveling medicine show, and part of their job is to sell patent medicine to audiences.
Alice in the Klondike
Animation
Julius and Alice go prospecting for gold in the Klondike and strike it rich. However, they have to protect their claim against Pete, who wants to take it for himself.
Alice in the Klondike
Cinematography
Julius and Alice go prospecting for gold in the Klondike and strike it rich. However, they have to protect their claim against Pete, who wants to take it for himself.
Alice's Channel Swim
Animation
Julius and Pete have a contest to swim across the English Channel, with Alice as the referee.
Alice's Channel Swim
Cinematography
Julius and Pete have a contest to swim across the English Channel, with Alice as the referee.
Alice's Picnic
Cinematography
Alice and her friends decide to go to the park and have a picnic. Everything is going well until a gang of rats steals their food. Alice and her friends decide to go after the rats and get their food back.
Alice's Picnic
Animation
Alice and her friends decide to go to the park and have a picnic. Everything is going well until a gang of rats steals their food. Alice and her friends decide to go after the rats and get their food back.
Alice's Three Bad Eggs
Animation
Alice and Julius have to hold their western fort against The Three Bad Eggs and a band of marauding Indians.
Alice's Three Bad Eggs
Cinematography
Alice and Julius have to hold their western fort against The Three Bad Eggs and a band of marauding Indians.
Alice's Knaughty Knight
Animation
Pete, dressed in a suit of armor, steals away the female that Julius is after. So Julius devises his own suit of armor, made mostly out of junk, to win her back.
Alice's Knaughty Knight
Cinematography
Pete, dressed in a suit of armor, steals away the female that Julius is after. So Julius devises his own suit of armor, made mostly out of junk, to win her back.
Alice's Auto Race
Animation
Alice, Julius and Peter enter a road race. Pete, of course, tries to cheat by pulling such stunts as switching road signs, but Julius is on to Pete's tricks.
Alice in the Alps
Animation
Alice and Julius go ice-skating in the Swiss Alps, and later go on a mountain-climbing expedition with Pete.
Alice in the Alps
Cinematography
Alice and Julius go ice-skating in the Swiss Alps, and later go on a mountain-climbing expedition with Pete.
Alice the Collegiate
Animation
Alice gets a job teaching football at a local college, where the star quarterback is none other than Julius.
Alice the Collegiate
Cinematography
Alice gets a job teaching football at a local college, where the star quarterback is none other than Julius.
Alice at the Rodeo
Animation
Julius wins a bronc-riding contest at the rodeo. However, Pete steals his prize money, so Julius must go after him to get it back.
Alice at the Rodeo
Cinematography
Julius wins a bronc-riding contest at the rodeo. However, Pete steals his prize money, so Julius must go after him to get it back.
Alice at the Carnival
Animation
Alice and Julius visit a carnival where they ride the rides and take in the sideshow.
Alice at the Carnival
Cinematography
Alice and Julius visit a carnival where they ride the rides and take in the sideshow.
Alice Foils the Pirates
Cinematography
Julius discovers that Alice has been captured by Pete and held prisoner on his pirate ship. He sets out to rescue Alice.
Alice Foils the Pirates
Animation
Julius discovers that Alice has been captured by Pete and held prisoner on his pirate ship. He sets out to rescue Alice.
Alice the Golf Bug
Animation
Alice, Julius and Pete compete in a golf tournament.
Alice the Golf Bug
Cinematography
Alice, Julius and Pete compete in a golf tournament.
Alice the Lumberjack
Animation
Pete schemes to kidnap Alice while she and Julius are working as lumberjacks along the river.
Alice the Lumberjack
Cinematography
Pete schemes to kidnap Alice while she and Julius are working as lumberjacks along the river.
Alice's Brown Derby
Animation
Another horse race with Julius riding a mechanical horse and Pete unsuccessfully trying to cheat to win.
Alice's Brown Derby
Cinematography
Another horse race with Julius riding a mechanical horse and Pete unsuccessfully trying to cheat to win.
Alice's Spanish Guitar
Animation
Putrid Pete becomes infatuated with Alice's guitar playing, so he kidnaps her and imprisons her in his castle.
Alice's Spanish Guitar
Cinematography
Putrid Pete becomes infatuated with Alice's guitar playing, so he kidnaps her and imprisons her in his castle.
Alice Cuts the Ice
Animation
Julius tries to elope with Alice's maid. Alice gets ahold of a policeman and they give pursuit.
Alice Cuts the Ice
Cinematography
Julius tries to elope with Alice's maid. Alice gets ahold of a policeman and they give pursuit.
Alice the Fire Fighter
Cinematography
When the local hotel is found to be on fire, the firemen (all of them Julius the cat lookalikes), led by Fire Chief Alice, are called in. The residents are busy escaping the blaze while the cats get to work helping them out of the building and putting out the flames. When a feline tenant gets caught on the top floor, one of the firemen bravely saves her by riding a smoke cloud up to reach her, but when they get back to the ground, he finds her expiring from smoke inhalation. He saves the day by rolling the smoke out of her with a rolling pin, and when she revives the two fall instantly in love.
Alice's Monkey Business
Director of Photography
Alice and Julius, while out hunting big game, find themselves brought before the court of the Lion King.
Alice Charms the Fish
Animation
Alice and Julius go fishing where Alice charms the fish ashore with a tune from her flute.
Alice Charms the Fish
Cinematography
Alice and Julius go fishing where Alice charms the fish ashore with a tune from her flute.
Alice in the Jungle
Cinematography
Alice and Julius the cat are riding an elephant through the jungle. Julius falls and is nearly eaten by crocodiles but manages to escape nevertheless. Meanwhile, two elephant children are having fun at a watering hole and a monkey barber has his barber pole eaten by a hippo, who mistakes it for a candy cane. Julius tries to remedy the latter injustice by starching up a tiger's striped tail and knocking it off, using it as a replacement pole. Alice hunts a lion who proves to be too much for her to handle, but Julius bravely comes to the rescue.
Alice Plays Cupid
Animation
Julius is a lifeguard at the beach, where he meets and falls in love with a beautiful female cat. Alice decides to help out by driving the car when the two decide to elope.
Alice Plays Cupid
Cinematography
Julius is a lifeguard at the beach, where he meets and falls in love with a beautiful female cat. Alice decides to help out by driving the car when the two decide to elope.
Alice's Tin Pony
Cinematography
Alice and Julius are driving a train, which is carrying a large payroll. Pete the Bear and his gang find out about it and devise a plan to rob the train.
Alice Gets Stung
Cinematography
Julius goes rabbit hunting while Alice goes bear hunting. Alice and her cat learn at their own expense that one shouldn't bother animals, whether those be rabbits or bears.
Alice's Wonderland
Himself
Instead of Wonderland, Alice visits the Walt Disney animation room.
Alice's Wonderland
Animation
Instead of Wonderland, Alice visits the Walt Disney animation room.
Alice's Wonderland
Cinematography
Instead of Wonderland, Alice visits the Walt Disney animation room.
Little Red Riding Hood
Animation
Mother is making donuts: She throws up a circle of dough, and a cat shoots a hole in it. Later, he fishes them out of the oil with a fishing line; he eats one, and loses all 9 lives. Mother puts together a basket for Red to take to granny. Red uses her cart, which is pushed by her little dog; the cart gets a flat tire, and she inflates a donut to replace it. A wolf (a human lothario) drives by in a flivver, and dashes off to grandma's house, where he finds a note saying she's gone to the movies. He shrinks his car and stashes it in his pocket, then waits for Red, who stopped to watch a dancing flower. Red arrives, and they go into the house, where he attempts to have his way with her. The dog rushes off and gets help from an airplane pilot, who uses a skyhook to remove the house and, ultimately, lift the wolf in his car and drop him in the lake. Written by Jon Reeves
Bosko and Honey
Producer
An unreleased cartoon that eventually went on to have most of its animation recycled by Bosko's Dizzy Date. Honey is trying to teach violin to a difficult pupil who hates music. She call Bosko over. The pair sing and dance and play music while the kitten continues to express its disdain.