Here is some of his work in Mutiny on the Bunny (released in 1950). First is a long background that was panned in the opening.
A few more. Some of Hawley Pratt's layouts have the audience look up at the action.
The short was copyrighted in 1948, so you can see how long it took for some cartoons to be released.
"so you can see how long it took for some cartoons to be released. "
ReplyDeleteWhich eventually paid off when the studio was closed in 1953. They had enough material to last them into mid-'55!
Dang, how is it I never took note of that ship nameplate before? (And, yes, more likely referring to the military euphemism rather than specifically the George Baker character).
ReplyDeleteDude, that's the opening gag and you've missed it all this time???
DeleteBeing that my primary exposure to this was via the Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour, I'll blame bad prints. ;)
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