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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1932 Vision of Dave Fleischer
Peeling back the layers of Dave Fleischer's Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning exposes the technical innovation that Dave Fleischer introduced to the Short format. Driven by an uncompromising commitment to Short excellence, it stands as the definitive 1932 statement on Short identity.
In Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Dave Fleischer pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Noir-Inspired |
| Soundtrack | Minimalist |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Dave Fleischer's style and the core Short narrative.
Reis and Dunn (with Betty Boop) sing the Irving Berlin song with a Bouncing Ball. In a cartoon army camp, everything rises before the soldiers.
Decades after its release, Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Dave Fleischer's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.