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Irven Spence is a Animation American born on 24 april 1909 at Lincoln (USA)
Irven Spence (April 24, 1909 - September 21, 1995) was an American animator. He is best known for his work on MGM's Tom and Jerry animated shorts. Spence has been credited variously as Irven Spence, Irvin Spence, and Irv Spence.
Spence interest in drawing began in his youth, when he provided cartoons for his high school newspaper (along with classmate William Hanna. Spence's earliest animation work was for Charles B. Mintz's Winkler Pictures, and then for Ub Iwerks, where he worked on the "Flip the Frog" series.
After Iwerks Studio folded in 1936, Spence worked at Leon Schlesinger Productions for several years as a member of Tex Avery's animation unit. He followed Avery to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after Avery left Schlesinger's over a disagreement. Spence provided animation for Avery's first three shorts at MGM, but soon moved over to the Hanna-Barbera unit. Spence's first Tom and Jerry credit was on The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943), which received an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.
When MGM closed their animation division in 1958, Spence joined his former bosses at Hanna-Barbera. He provided animation for many animated television series, including Jonny Quest (1964), Frankenstein, Jr. and The Impossibles (1966), and The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971).
In addition to his work for Hanna-Barbera, Spence also worked for Chuck Jones (1970's adaptation of Horton Hears a Who!), DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (Roland and Ratfink, the Ant and the Aardvark), and Ralph Bakshi (Coonskin, Wizards, and the 1978 animated version of The Lord of the Rings). Spence's last animation credit was on 1992's Tom and Jerry: The Movie.
Spence received the 1986 Winsor McCay Award from the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, for his lifetime contributions to the field of animation.
Spence died of a heart attack on September 21, 1995, in Dallas, Texas.
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Nationality USA
Birth 24 april 1909 at Lincoln (USA)
Death 21 september 1995 (at 86 years) at Dallas (USA)
Birth 24 april 1909 at Lincoln (USA)
Death 21 september 1995 (at 86 years) at Dallas (USA)
Spence interest in drawing began in his youth, when he provided cartoons for his high school newspaper (along with classmate William Hanna. Spence's earliest animation work was for Charles B. Mintz's Winkler Pictures, and then for Ub Iwerks, where he worked on the "Flip the Frog" series.
After Iwerks Studio folded in 1936, Spence worked at Leon Schlesinger Productions for several years as a member of Tex Avery's animation unit. He followed Avery to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after Avery left Schlesinger's over a disagreement. Spence provided animation for Avery's first three shorts at MGM, but soon moved over to the Hanna-Barbera unit. Spence's first Tom and Jerry credit was on The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943), which received an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.
When MGM closed their animation division in 1958, Spence joined his former bosses at Hanna-Barbera. He provided animation for many animated television series, including Jonny Quest (1964), Frankenstein, Jr. and The Impossibles (1966), and The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971).
In addition to his work for Hanna-Barbera, Spence also worked for Chuck Jones (1970's adaptation of Horton Hears a Who!), DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (Roland and Ratfink, the Ant and the Aardvark), and Ralph Bakshi (Coonskin, Wizards, and the 1978 animated version of The Lord of the Rings). Spence's last animation credit was on 1992's Tom and Jerry: The Movie.
Spence received the 1986 Winsor McCay Award from the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, for his lifetime contributions to the field of animation.
Spence died of a heart attack on September 21, 1995, in Dallas, Texas.
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The Lord of the Rings (1978)
, 2h12Directed by Ralph Bakshi
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantastic, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Monde imaginaire, Middle-earth films
Actors Christopher Guard, William Squire, John Hurt, Simon Chandler, Dominic Guard, Michael Graham Cox
Roles Key Animation
Rating62%
Early in the Second Age of Middle-earth, elven smiths forge nine Rings of Power for mortal men, seven for the Dwarf-Lords, and three for the Elf-Kings. Soon after, the Dark Lord Sauron makes the One Ring. Following the Last Alliance of Elves and Men's fall, the Ring is seized by Prince Isildur; and after Isildur was killed by orcs, the Ring lies at the bottom of the river Anduin for over 2500 years. Over time, Sauron captures the Nine Rings and creates the Ringwraiths. The One Ring is discovered by Déagol, whose friend, Sméagol, kills him and becomes Gollum (Peter Woodthorpe). Hundreds of years later, Bilbo Baggins (Norman Bird) acquires it from him.
, 1h25Directed by Richard Williams
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Themes Jeu, Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Pirate films, Musical films, Films about toys, Children's films
Actors Didi Conn, Mark Linn-Baker, Mason Adams, Allen Swift, George S. Irving, Arnold Stang
Roles Animation
Rating66%
In 1974, Raggedy Ann is the beloved doll of Marcella, along with her brother Raggedy Andy and a whole nursery full of colorful toys. Whenever Marcella leaves the room, the dolls come to life. On Marcella's seventh birthday, a new doll named Babette, arrives from Paris, France to New Hampshire. Babette is a spoiled girl who is unaware she is a doll, but the friendly Raggedy Ann does everything she can to make Babette feel at home. Soon, however, the Captain Contagious, who lives in Marcella's snow globe, becomes smitten with Babette and kidnaps her. Raggedy Ann and Andy set off to try to rescue her before Marcella discovers Babette is gone. Out in the world outside the nursery, the two meet the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees, a blue toy camel who has been cast off by past owners and is now heartbroken and lonely. Raggedy Ann assures him a home with Marcella, and he joins their rescue party.
Gay Purr-ee (1962)
, 1h25Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Abe Levitow
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure, Musical, Animation, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about music and musicians, Films about cats, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Paul Frees, Mel Blanc, Red Buttons, Hermione Gingold
Roles Animation
Rating65%
The story is set in 1895 France and takes place predominantly in Paris. However, it begins on a farm in rural Provence. The lovely housecat Mewsette and the accomplished but shy mouser Jaune Tom are in love ("Mewsette"), but the former is frustrated with his plebeian ways (and those of the farm), to the point of calling him a "clumsy country clod". Inspired by the human Jeanette's stories of glamour and sophistication in Paris ("Take My Hand, Paree"), Mewsette runs away by taking a train to the big city ("Roses Red, Violets Blue"), where she encounters the slick con-cat Meowrice (Paul Frees). Taking advantage of the country kitty's naivete, he puts her in the care of the sultry Madame Henretta Reubens-Chatte, who promises to turn Mewsette into a dainty debutante known as "The Belle of all Paris". Unbeknownst to Mewsette, Meowrice is grooming her to be the mail-order bride of a rich American cat in Pittsburgh known as "Mr. Henry Phtt" ("The Money Cat"). Meanwhile, Jaune Tom and his sidekick Robespierre arrive in Paris, searching for Mewsette.
Timid Tabby (1957)
, 6minutesDirected by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Bill Thompson, William Hanna
Roles Animation
Rating74%
Le cousin de Tom, George qui vient en visite a terriblement peur des souris. Quand Jerry le découvre il en profite, mais Tom et George se ressemblent et grâce à cela c'est à leur tour de s'amuser.
Feedin' the Kiddie (1957)
, 7minutesDirected by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Roles Animation
Rating68%
Le jour de Thanksgiving, Jerry accepte de prendre soin d'une pauvre souris sans abri... (Remake en Cinémascope du Petit Orphelin. "The Little Orphan")
Tops with Pops (1957)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Daws Butler
Roles Animation
Rating66%
Spike le bouledogue prévient Tom de se tenir loin de son fils, Tyke. Jerry réalise alors que rester près du garçon est la meilleure façon de protéger de son tortionnaire, mais Tom n'est pas prêt de laisser la souris lui échapper si facilement.(Remake en Cinémascope de "Love That Pup".)
Barbecue Brawl (1956)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Daws Butler
Roles Animation
Rating69%
Spike et Tyke les bouledogues préparent un barbecue. Mais comme à leur habitude, Tom le chat et Jerry la souris se chamaillent et ont failli ruiner le barbecue. Spike menace à Tom, qui cherche Jerry dans un sac, de le battre s'il les dérange encore.
Blue Cat Blues (1956)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Paul Frees
Roles Animation
Rating71%
Tom a le blues et prépare à se suicider. Jerry raconte alors l’histoire de sa déception amoureuse qui l’a conduit à cet état dépressif.
The Flying Sorceress (1956)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors June Foray
Roles Animation
Rating69%
Tom répond à une petite annonce pour accompagner une vieille dame en voyage. Mais celle-ci est en réalité une sorcière...
Muscle Beach Tom (1956)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Roles Animation
Rating72%
Tom se bat avec un rival pour briller devant sa belle...
The Egg and Jerry (1956)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Sara Berner
Roles Animation
Rating69%
Un bébé pivert prend par erreur Jerry pour sa mère. Au début, la souris rejette l'oiseau nouvellement éclos, mais se retrouve bientôt le protégeant contre son ennemi félin, Tom.(Remake en Cinémascope de Partie de déjeuner)
Down Beat Bear (1956)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Paul Frees, Daws Butler
Roles Animation
Rating69%
Tom veut dénoncer un ours dansant qui s'est évadé pour récupérer l'argent de la récompense...
Smarty Cat (1955)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Daws Butler
Roles Animation
Rating67%
Butch, Topsy et Boulette viennent rendre visite à Tom en ayant amené un film intitulé "Tom le Dur-à-cuir" ("Tom the Terrific Cat" en anglais) contenant trois parties "tournées par Butch" où Tom maltraite Spike. Jerry essaye e regarder le film avec les chats mais Tom puis Butch le mettent à la porte. La première partie, nommée Le Tombeur voit Tom frapper Spike avec une brique, la deuxième partie Chien nigaud voit Tom essayer d'aller à la pêche en roulant Spike. La troisième partie Un Nouvel Espoir pour les Chats voit Tom maltraiter un Spike attaché. Jerry réveille le chien qui voit Tom, Butch, Topsy et Boulette se moquer de lui. Mais Spike finit par poursuivre les quatre chats tandis que Jerry filme la poursuite.
Mouse for Sale (1955)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors June Foray, Daws Butler
Roles Animation
Rating74%
Tom, en lisant dans un journal qu'une récompense sera offerte à ceux qui amèneront à l'animalerie une souris blanche, peint Jerry en blanc. En l'amènant dans l'animalerie, Tom obtient de l'argent. En rentrant, il range ses billets sous un tapis mais Joan, sa maîtresse, les ramasse en croyant « qu'ils sont tombés du ciel ». Tom devient alors mécontent. Joan achète une souris blanche qui est en fait Jerry peint en blanc. S'étant fait narguer par ce dernier, Tom essaie de le frapper mais Joan le met dehors. S'étant fait mis dehors plusieurs autres fois après plusieurs essais ratés, Tom se peint alors en blanc afin de faire croire à Joan qu'il est un chat blanc. Tom promet ironiquement à cette dernière de bien s'entendre avec Jerry mais en fait le brutalise.
Southbound Duckling (1955)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Red Coffey
Roles Animation
Rating71%
Un caneton migre vers le sud et atterrit inopinément dans l'écuelle de Tom...