The film follows the misadventures of Oswald and his roughneck pal, Putrid Pete, as they ride a freight car loaded with animals and devise ways to cook a meal using the tools at hand. When a policeman chases them off the train, the duo poses as a hurdy-gurdy man and a monkey as part of their escape.

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Hungry Hoboes: A Bit of Glorious Chaos Okay, so, is Hungry Hoboes worth tracking down today? If you're into the raw, unhinged energy of early animation, absolutely. If you’re looking for something with a modern narrative or even a coherent plot, you’ll probably find it a bit much. This one’s for the animation historian...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Walt Disney

Edgar Jones
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"Hungry Hoboes: A Bit of Glorious Chaos Okay, so, is Hungry Hoboes worth tracking down today? If you're into the raw, unhinged energy of early animation, absolutely. If you’re looking for something with a modern narrative or even a coherent plot, you’ll probably find it a bit much. This one’s for the animation historians and the curious. Right from the start, you're tossed onto a freight train with Oswald and Putrid Pete. It’s not just a few animals; it’s a whole menagerie. A pig, a cow, a turke..."

