Oswald the Rabbit puts on a concert for a group of barn animals - but when they discover that he's miming to a record of his idol, Paul Whiteman - they boo and shun him. Oswald wanders off in shame to hang himself from the nearest tree and is stopped by none other than Whiteman himself who happens along in his car.
Manuel Moreno, Walter Lantz, William Nolan
Alright, so you're probably not lining up for an Oswald the Rabbit cartoon from 1930 today. But if you have even a passing interest in early animation, or just like things that are undeniably weird, then yes, My Pal Paul is absolutely worth a few minutes of your time. If you need tight plots, modern humor, or anything ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Walter Lantz
Charley Chase
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"Alright, so you're probably not lining up for an Oswald the Rabbit cartoon from 1930 today. But if you have even a passing interest in early animation, or just like things that are undeniably weird, then yes, My Pal Paul is absolutely worth a few minutes of your time. If you need tight plots, modern humor, or anything resembling emotional realism, well, you'll probably stare at the screen confused. This one's for the curious, the history buffs, and anyone who appreciates a good dose of surrealis..."
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