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Southern Exposure (1934)
Directed by Manny Gould
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Films about apes
Krazy and his spaniel girlfriend (who is wearing a blond coily wig in this short) are attending an outdoor party organized by a community of apes. The apes sing, dance, and play instruments. Krazy and the spaniel join in the activities. But the celebration of the apes gets interrupted when their master, a labrador holding a whip, shows up. It is shown that the apes are forced laborers who work on sowing and harvesting crops for little rewards.
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
, 1h16Directed by Norman Z. McLeod
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films about animals, Films about magic and magicians, Monde imaginaire, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un lapin ou d'un lièvre, Films based on Alice in Wonderland, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Charlotte Henry, W. C. Fields, Edna May Oliver, Roscoe Ates, Cary Grant, William Austin
Left alone with a governess one snowy afternoon (Alice's sister does not appear in this version), Alice is supremely bored. She idly starts to wonder what life is like on the other side of the drawing room mirror, when she suddenly feels a surge of confidence and climbs upon the mantelpiece to look. She discovers that she can pass through the looking glass and finds herself in a strange room where many things seem to be the exact reverse of what is in the drawing room. Strangely, through all of this, the governess does not seem to notice what has happened.
Antique Antics (1933)
Directed by Manny Gould
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats
Rich and Strange (1932)
, 1h23Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Adventure, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Seafaring films, Transport films, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Percy Marmont, Henry Kendall, Joan Barry, Alfred Hitchcock, Betty Amann, Aubrey Dexter
A couple, Fred (Henry Kendall) and Emily Hill (Joan Barry), living a mundane middle class life in London, receive a telegram informing them that an uncle will give them, as an advance against their future inheritance, as much money as they need to enjoy themselves in the present. Immediately Fred quits his job as a clerk and they leave on a cruise for "the Orient". Fred quickly shows his susceptibility to sea-sickness while crossing the English Channel. While in Paris, both are scandalised by the Folies Bergère.
The Bird Store (1932)
, 6minutesDirected by Walt Disney, Wilfred Jackson
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Films about birds, Children's films
Actors Mae Questel, Clarence Nash, Walt Disney
Dans une boutique d'oiseaux, les animaux chantent dans leurs cages. Un perroquet poursuit une mouche venue troubler la fête. Après avoir été prise au piège d'une machine à écrire, le perroquet utilise la touche X pour la faire partir. Survient alors un chat qui s'en prend à un petit canari et le met en cage. Les oiseaux forment une escouade pour libérer le canari des griffes du félin, qui finit en haut d'un mât, accroché à un drapeau.
The Crystal Gazebo (1932)
Directed by Manny Gould
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats
In a multi-domed palace somewhere in the Middle East, a jackal wearing a turban is looking at things monitored by his crystal ball. Besides being able to see, the jackal can also touch and take things shown by the ball. One day using the ball, he spots Krazy riding on a camel with the latter's spaniel girlfriend. The jackal kills the camel and kidnaps the spaniel.
The Cat's Out (1931)
, 7minutesDirected by Walt Disney, Wilfred Jackson
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Frances Gifford, Dot Farley, Wanda McKay, Gertrude Lawrence
Un chat noir se retrouve un soir d'automne à la porte de chez lui. Il marche sur le rebord d'une palissade et tombe après avoir percuté un corbeau perché sur une girouette. Inconscient, il est alors à la merci de visions cauchemardesques... L'oiseau devient gigantesque alors que la première de ses neuf vies s'échappe de son corps. Le corbeau se multiplie. Le groupe forme un cercle autour du chat et se lance dans une danse. Les soucis ne font que commencer pour le chat.
Bars and Stripes (1931)
Directed by Manny Gould
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats
Krazy is at the second deck of his home, practicing his animated musical instruments, particularly a double bass. Still learning how to play, Krazy's performance is less than promising. Thus the other instruments at his back start to jeer at him. When the cat continues playing, the double bass, not liking his music, grabs his bow and shoves him off. Krazy then picks up another one, and the two engaged in a bow fight. The duel ends with the feline tossing the big violin out the window. Krazy goes on to discard his other instruments in a similar fashion for their disloyalty. Down on the pavement outside, the double bass tells the cat that they will return in a larger number and get back at him.
Mickey's Orphans (1931)
, 7minutesDirected by Burton Gillett
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about children, Christmas films, Films about cats, Films about dogs, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Walt Disney, Jack Mercer, Marcellite Garner, Mae Questel, Pinto Colvig
A hooded figure walks past a church on a snowy night carrying a covered basket. The Christmas carol "Silent Night" is heard coming from the church, setting the time of year. The figure then approaches Mickey Mouse's house and peeks in the window: Minnie is playing "Silent Night" on an organ, Mickey is decorating a Christmas tree, and Pluto is peaceful sleeping by the fire. The figure then leaves the basket on Mickey's doorstep, rings the bell, and walks away.
Disarmament Conference (1931)
Directed by Manny Gould
Genres Animation
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about animals, Films about cats
Krazy, wearing a safari hat, is driving a car, traveling through the African jungles. Suddenly his vehicle is being attacked by projectiles from within the area. It appears there is a battle involving various animals. The animals fight by using their natural attributes (such as monkeys hurling coconuts, and skunks using their strong foul odor). Although his car is destroyed, Krazy is unharmed, and tries to take cover. Having enough of the frenzy, Krazy tells the animals to stop and gather around. And as the they come to him, Krazy presents a treaty signed by him, stating that the animals should give up their violent ways, and therefore live peacefully. The animals are persuaded as they disarm themselves (such as a lion removing his choppers, and an elephant removing his tusks). They, along with Krazy, then celebrate, in a song and dance.
April Maze (1930)
, 7minutesDirected by Otto Messmer
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Children's films
Felix brings his nephews Inky and Winky to the park for a picnic. However, they always seem to be delayed. While they say their grace, a rabbit gets a snake to steal their meal. When they try to get it back, it rains so they needed to go back home. Inky and Winky are upset and Felix does his best to carry them out on the picnic. Fortunately, the rain stops and the three continue to the picnic. It rains again for a short while, but then it gets better. They say their grace again before eating, and someone else steals their meal. Felix runs after the culprit however, he can't catch him. At the end of the story, a stork comes with a picnic basket. Hoping the stork has found his meal, Felix opens the basket with joy, but he finds out it is just more kittens.
Rail Rode (1927)
Directed by Manny Gould
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Transport films, Rail transport films, Films about cats
Krazy Kat and his pal Ducky are on vacation as they board a train at the station. But their pleasant ride is going to have some disruptions when their rival Blackrat (who looks like a naked Mickey Mouse) also goes on board. Moments after the train departed, Krazy and Ducky were confronted by Blackrat. The cat and the rodent engage in a brawl while the mallard stands aside, serving as Krazy's back up. Krazy eventually wins the fight and kicks Blackrat off the train. Though removed from the ride, Blackrat still looks to get back at them as the rodent tampers a track switch, sending the train into another track.
Alice's Orphan (1926)
, 6minutesDirected by Walt Disney
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about children, Films about cats, Children's films
Actors Margie Gay
Julius the Cat is spending his time at the winter outdoors, ice skating on a frozen lake. Coincidentally, a female cat places a basket on an edge of the lake, and leaves. Something in the basket made a noise momentarily, and Julius heard it. He then approaches and opens the basket. To his amazement, Julius picks up and finds a lost kitten inside. Without anyone else willing to adopt, the big cat decides to take in the little feline.
Felix Trifles with Time (1925)
Directed by Otto Messmer
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, La préhistoire, Time travel films, Films about cats, Children's films
Felix is a hungry cat in the city, looking for food remnants in a trash bin. Finding nothing inside, he heads toward a nearby apartment building. To his amazement, he finds roast chicken hanging next to an upper window. To reach it, he sneaks into a musician's tuba which then propels him upward. Felix gets his hands on the meat, only to have himself grabbed and thrown back down by a resident.
Puss in Boots (1922)
, 9minutesDirected by Walt Disney
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Film d'animation mettant en scène un animal, Films about cats, Political films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Films about royalty
The hero of the tale is an unnamed young man, a commoner. Puss is his female black cat. The hero is in love with the daughter of a king, and the feeling is mutual. Puss is in love with the white cat of the king, who also serves as the royal chauffeur. The king objects to both relationships and throws the commoner and his cat out of the palace. The rejected duo head to a movie theater, seeking entertainment. They watch a film featuring "Rodolph Vaselino" (Rudolph Valentino) as a bullfighter. The film inspires Puss to form a plan which will allow her master to win the hand of the royal daughter. But Puss first asks for a prize for her services, a pair of boots.