Devon Baxter

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23 August 2025 04:05

Here’s an animator breakdown of the next Mickey Mouse cartoon released in 1931, THE DELIVERY BOY. (Patrons at the $5 level and up can view the video, and non-subscribers can purchase the post for $5.)

Devon Baxter

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23 August 2025 04:05

Rollin Hamilton, Walt's first animator on his studio payroll in Hollywood. Rudy Ising noted in later years that Ham's animation was crude, but the acting was great, as you'll see in OH TEACHER ('27).

Devon Baxter

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23 August 2025 04:03

Many of the titles were staples of PD collections in awful, murky copies growing up. Cartoons such as SOMEWHERE IN DREAMLAND, CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, SMALL FRY, and the silent cult classic KOKO’S EARTH CONTROL have never looked better.

Devon Baxter

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23 August 2025 04:03

Hey folks - we’re up and running again on Patreon with an animator breakdown of the 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon, THE BIRTHDAY PARTY. This post is offered to Patrons at the $5 level and up, or as a separate $5 product to non-subscribers.