Fire chief Bimbo is called to a house on fire, and rescues the Boswell Sisters and their piano, who start performing "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" - the movie audience is supposed to sing along too, helped by the bouncing ball..
Is it worth your time?If you like old-timey jazz and cartoons where houses have faces, this is a fun eight minutes. It’s perfect for people who miss the era when animation was just a bit off and surreal. If you hate 'bouncing ball' sing-alongs or black-and-white shorts that don't have a deep plot, you’ll probably find ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Eduardo Notari
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"Is it worth your time?If you like old-timey jazz and cartoons where houses have faces, this is a fun eight minutes. It’s perfect for people who miss the era when animation was just a bit off and surreal. If you hate 'bouncing ball' sing-alongs or black-and-white shorts that don't have a deep plot, you’ll probably find it annoying.Bimbo is the fire chief here. He’s a dog, but he wears a hat and runs around like a very stressed human being. The fire in this house is actually alive. It has these li..."
Connee Boswell
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