A Universal Walter Lantz animated short. Oswald spends time at the beach and rescues a drowning swimmer.

Pinto Colvig, William Nolan, Tex Avery, Manuel Moreno, Walter Lantz
United States

So, is The Singing Sap worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a serious student of classic animation, or just someone who enjoys a really simple, oddball gag from the 1930s, then maybe for a few minutes. Otherwise, most folks will probably find it a bit… slow. Definitely not for anyone expecting, you know, a story ...

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

Walter Lantz

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"So, is The Singing Sap worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a serious student of classic animation, or just someone who enjoys a really simple, oddball gag from the 1930s, then maybe for a few minutes. Otherwise, most folks will probably find it a bit… slow. Definitely not for anyone expecting, you know, a story with *stakes*. The whole thing starts with Oswald at the beach, which is nice enough. He’s got his little beach ball, you know, doing rabbit stuff. What immediately jumped out at ..."

