A Columbia animated short. Krazy Kat sales miracle cures and is in for some adventure when a kritter swallows concoction and turns into a raging lion.
Manny Gould, Ben Harrison, George Herriman
United States
So, you’re looking at an old Columbia cartoon from way back, huh? Medicine Show, it’s called. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a serious student of early animation, or just really, really into Krazy Kat, then yeah, sure, give it a watch. For most folks, though, it’s probably a skip. It’s a bit of a hist...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Manny Gould
Frank Moser
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"So, you’re looking at an old Columbia cartoon from way back, huh? Medicine Show, it’s called. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a serious student of early animation, or just really, really into Krazy Kat, then yeah, sure, give it a watch. For most folks, though, it’s probably a skip. It’s a bit of a historical curiosity, really, rather than peak entertainment. This little short follows Krazy Kat, who’s set up a whole stand, peddling "miracle cures" to anyone who’ll listen. It’s t..."
