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.
Carman Maxwell
United States

Is it worth your time? If you have any interest in animation history or just want to see how weirdly dark mid-century cartoons could get, then absolutely. If you are looking for something warm and fuzzy, stay away. This mouse goes through a gauntlet of vices that would make a sailor blush, and it's honestly kind of jar...


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

Rudolf Ising

Richard Smith
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"Is it worth your time? If you have any interest in animation history or just want to see how weirdly dark mid-century cartoons could get, then absolutely. If you are looking for something warm and fuzzy, stay away. This mouse goes through a gauntlet of vices that would make a sailor blush, and it's honestly kind of jarring. It’s funny how these old shorts just jump straight into the deep end. We open with a classic 'go to bed' struggle, and within three minutes, our protagonist is puffing on a ..."

