Flip the Frog working as prison guard, must go after an escaped convict..

Grim Natwick, Ub Iwerks
United States

Alright, let’s talk about Jail Birds. If you’re someone who loves digging into the roots of animation, especially the stuff from the late 20s and early 30s, then yeah, this little short is absolutely worth a watch. It’s a quick peek into what Ub Iwerks was doing right after Disney, and it’s got that specific, bouncy ch...

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

Ub Iwerks

Vernon Stallings
Community
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"Alright, let’s talk about Jail Birds. If you’re someone who loves digging into the roots of animation, especially the stuff from the late 20s and early 30s, then yeah, this little short is absolutely worth a watch. It’s a quick peek into what Ub Iwerks was doing right after Disney, and it’s got that specific, bouncy charm. But if you’re hoping for a deep plot, or even just modern cartoon pacing, you’ll probably find yourself a bit bored. This one’s really for the historians and the curious. So,..."

