Today, I’d like to share one of my all-time favorite holiday cartoons: “Somewhere in Dreamland” by animator Max Fleischer (1936). Fleischer is remembered as one of the early pioneers of animated films, and was the creator of such classics as Betty Boop, Popeye, and Superman. “Somewhere in Dreamland” is one of the 36 pieces that Fleisher created as part of his “Color Classics” collection, intended to showcase his “stereo-optical process,” which was designed to mimic 3-D
This nine-minute short piece tells the story of two poor children during the Depression who receive an amazing Christmas surprise. I first saw this piece as a kid on the Disney Channel, back when Disney used to show lots of vintage cartoons. It’s stuck with me ever since because it’s so heart-warming and precious. It’s a little longish, but I think it’s definitely worth a watch.
December 19, 2011 at 10:40 am
That’s such a cute cartoon. Ah, the old style of animation is so sweet. Thanks for sharing it, I know I’ve seen it before, but a long, long time ago.
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December 21, 2011 at 1:20 am
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Tameri! It really is a precious little gem, isn’t it?
December 19, 2011 at 1:01 pm
I love those old cartoons! So sweet. Thanks for sharing Lena 🙂
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December 21, 2011 at 1:27 am
You’re so welcome! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. 😀
December 19, 2011 at 1:26 pm
These old Disney cartoons are awesome. I’d totally forgotten about this one. Thanks for sharing, Lena!
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December 21, 2011 at 1:27 am
It’s such a classic, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Sheila!
December 19, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Love!
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December 21, 2011 at 1:28 am
Squee, same here!
December 19, 2011 at 3:56 pm
So sweet. I love the old-style cartoons. You put a big smile on my face. I really needed it! Thank you 🙂
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December 21, 2011 at 1:28 am
I’m so glad this brought a smile to your face, Angela!
December 19, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Adorable! I don’t think I’ve ever watched a classic cartoon… Now I see what I’ve been missing. 🙂
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December 21, 2011 at 1:30 am
It makes me really sad that classic cartoons have all but disappeared from the airwaves. The Disney channel used to show these little shorts, as well as the mid-20th century Mickey and Friends cartoons, all the time, but now all their programming as been replaced with current-day stuff. I’m really grateful that I can find so many of these old gems on youtube.
December 19, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Such a nice touch of nostalgia. I love the old cartoons! Thanks for sharing this one.
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December 21, 2011 at 1:31 am
Glad you enjoyed it, Lynn. Thanks for stopping by!
December 19, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Every post from you is worthwhile, Lena.
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December 21, 2011 at 1:32 am
Aww, thanks so much, Pat! I’m really happy that I was able to share this cartoon with everyone.
December 19, 2011 at 9:19 pm
what a wonderful trip down memory lane. It’s amazing to see how cartoons have changed. thanks for the smile
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December 21, 2011 at 1:34 am
Animation really has come a long way, hasn’t it? I was reading up on this “stereo-optical process” and thinking about how it is a world away from the computer-animation that Pixar and other studios have been able to create. So much progress in under a century!
December 20, 2011 at 12:10 am
I’m a big Betty Boop fan and love Fleischer’s animation. And I think I’ve seen this cartoon! It looks so familiar and brings back those vague kind of memories. Thanks, Lena. Another fun post!
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December 21, 2011 at 1:38 am
It’s been ages since I’ve seen Betty Boop! I’m going to have to invest in a DVD or two, I think.
Thanks for swinging by, Alicia!
December 20, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Thanks for posting this, Lena. Monday inspiration indeed =D
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December 21, 2011 at 1:39 am
You’re more than welcome, Juliana. So glad you liked it!