A small boy follows a leaping frog to the edge of a well and falls in. At the bottom of the well he encounters a water fairyland, where water babies ride in lobster chariots, float about, and play polo on seahorses.
Arthur Davis
United States
So, Babes at Sea is basically what happens when you let an animator in 1933 go wild with a box of crayons and zero regard for the laws of physics. Is it worth watching today? Yeah, mostly because it’s only seven minutes long and feels like a weird hug from the past. If you like vintage animation or just want something ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Arthur Davis
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"So, Babes at Sea is basically what happens when you let an animator in 1933 go wild with a box of crayons and zero regard for the laws of physics. Is it worth watching today? Yeah, mostly because it’s only seven minutes long and feels like a weird hug from the past. If you like vintage animation or just want something that feels like a fever dream, you’ll get a kick out of it. If you’re looking for a plot that actually makes sense, you should probably skip this one. It starts with a little boy ..."
