In 1942 the film 'Syncopation' featured a scene of bandleaders playing together - Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Jack Jenny, Joe Venuti, Charlie Barnet, Bob Haggart and Alvino Rey.

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 7 years 3 weeks ago • 1,721 views

Swampgirl's post recently of Red Hot Riding Hood reminded me of another Tex Avery cartoon that I loved as a kid in the same style: Swing Shift Cinderella. There are many similarities to RHRH, but also... continue reading

Duration 3 minutes 52 seconds. Looks like there isn't any Yehudi Menuhin on the sift! I know we will all vote quickly to correct this :) Yehudi Menuhin plays Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 4. Antal... continue reading

posted by Deano 1 decade 7 years 3 weeks ago • 4,612 views

Classic Warner Brothers cartoon made in 1946 featuring Bugs Bunny playing the piano. The plot and execution are very similar to a Tom & Jerry cartoon that was made and released the same year by MGM... continue reading

posted by Grimm 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 34,389 views

Just dump it in a lake

posted by eric3579 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 1,431 views

Don't know much about the cartoon other then it was used during WWII as US propaganda for children.

posted by gorgonheap 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 2,630 views

The Baker event was the fifth-ever nuclear bomb, detonated 90 feet (27 m) underwater on 25 July 1946. Over 90 ships were arranged around the explosion to test its effects.

posted by arvana 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 7,498 views

A plane goes down on a mysterious island inhabited by a mad doctor and his army of zombie servants...

posted by firefly 1 decade 7 years 1 week ago • 361 views

Post-World War II anti-fascist PSA made by the US Militarty, still applicable today. The film deconstructs the politically motivated social engineering of Germany by the Nazi regime.

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 7 years 1 week ago • 2,620 views

Classic scene - I know I got nightmares from it. Who else?

posted by MarineGunrock 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 10,582 views

(1949) The chase scene from Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow narrated by Bing Crosby. This version would later run as part of the television Halloween special "Disney's Halloween Treat" (1969–1995). ... continue reading

posted by firefly 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 4,618 views

One of the few cartoons where Bugs loses, in this case, to Cecil Turtle. The ending was censored. In the original version, the gambling bunnies all committed suicide, while in the censored version, they... continue reading

posted by Fjnbk 1 decade 6 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 3,774 views

I remember seeing footage of this disaster in gradeschool. This is a much better-quality video.

posted by arvana 1 decade 6 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 8,265 views

After watching this Tex Avery Documentary I thought this would be a great vid for the sift. Now thanks to firefly, it is.

posted by Thylan 1 decade 6 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 5,274 views

Commando Daffy Duck goes behind enemy lines and causes havoc for a Nazi German officer and his troops.

posted by cybrbeast 1 decade 6 years 11 months ago • 3,755 views • 7:22

Early color Superman cartoon which showcases America's sentiment and resentment towards their then enemy, Japan. (Caution: racist stereotyping by today's standards) (07:58)

posted by schmawy 1 decade 6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 1,116 views

No super powers, just guns, fists, a shield, and a tight fitting costume. Captain America! Serials, more specifically known as Movie serials or Film serials, were short subjects originally shown in... continue reading

posted by schmawy 1 decade 6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 3,078 views

Our hero Bugs helps out the "Easter Rabbit" with his deliveries, and finds the Dead End Kid "IwannaEasterEgg,IwannaEasterEgg, IwannaEasterEgg!" and Elmer Fudd.

posted by firefly 1 decade 6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 9,648 views • 6:29

I believe this was recorded for Arms Forces Radio Service. Also, I'm not sure but the dancers remind of the Nicholas Brothers. Anyone?

posted by swampgirl 1 decade 6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 1,157 views • 2:33