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Walt Kelly

Born August 25, 1913 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died October 19, 1973 · aged 60

Walt Kelly (1913–1973) was an American animator and cartoonist, best known for the comic strip Pogo. He began his animation career in 1936 at Walt Disney Studios, contributing to Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo.

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DumboDumbo · 1941
Dumbo
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MovieAnimationFamily
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
The Reluctant DragonThe Reluctant Dragon · 1941
The Reluctant Dragon
6.61941
MovieAnimationFamily
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
The Little WhirlwindThe Little Whirlwind · 1941
The Little Whirlwind
6.51941
MovieAnimationComedy
Mickey wants some of the cake Minnie has just baked, so he offers to clean up her yard. As he's working, a tiny tornado (smaller than him) with a mind of its own comes along and causes trouble. After Mickey finally chases the little twister off, it gets its big brother, which makes a grand mess of the yard. Most of the cartoon, except for the opening and closing, has no dialogue.
I Go PogoI Go Pogo · 1980
I Go Pogo
4.01980
MovieAnimationComedy
Pogo Possum is finagled into running for President of the United States in this stop motion animated film.
Mickey's Surprise PartyMickey's Surprise Party · 1939
Mickey's Surprise Party
6.01939
MovieAnimationComedy
Minnie is baking cookies. When she leaves for a short while, her dog Fifi accidentally drops popcorn kernels in the dough. Mickey and Pluto come over and visit with Minnie and Fifi. When Mickey notices that something is burning, Minnie remembers the cookies, which are popping popcorn out of them. Minnie is upset and lies on her sofa crying. Mickey goes out and buys a large amount of cookies and crackers. He comes back and shows them to her and she is overjoyed. The short was originally a theatrical advertisement for the National Biscuit Company (now known as Nabisco), where all of the products seen are various Nabisco products (i.e. Ritz Crackers, Oreo Cookies, Fig Newtons, etc.). These would later be edited out and replaced with generic-brands in television broadcasts and home video releases.
The Nifty NinetiesThe Nifty Nineties · 1941
The Nifty Nineties
6.11941
MovieAnimationFamily
Mickey courts Minnie in the Gay Nineties: they take in a vaudeville show and go for a drive in his horseless carriage, to the strains of "While Strolling Through the Park" and "In the Good Old Summertime". Goofy rides by on a penny-farthing bicycle, and the whole Duck family rides by on a bicycle built for five.
The Pogo Special Birthday SpecialThe Pogo Special Birthday Special · 1969
The Pogo Special Birthday Special
6.81969
MovieFamilyAnimation
Pogo and his friends celebrate various holidays in their own special ways, while Porkypine does his best to woo Mademoiselle Hepzibah.
Pogo: We Have Met the Enemy and He is UsPogo: We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us · 1970
Pogo: We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us
1970
MovieAnimation
This short is the incomplete version of a full 30 minute short that Walt Kelly and his wife created after his dissatisfaction with Chuck Jones animated special from the year before..

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Mickey's Surprise PartyMickey's Surprise Party · 1939
Mickey's Surprise Party
6.01939
MovieAnimationComedy
Minnie is baking cookies. When she leaves for a short while, her dog Fifi accidentally drops popcorn kernels in the dough. Mickey and Pluto come over and visit with Minnie and Fifi. When Mickey notices that something is burning, Minnie remembers the cookies, which are popping popcorn out of them. Minnie is upset and lies on her sofa crying. Mickey goes out and buys a large amount of cookies and crackers. He comes back and shows them to her and she is overjoyed. The short was originally a theatrical advertisement for the National Biscuit Company (now known as Nabisco), where all of the products seen are various Nabisco products (i.e. Ritz Crackers, Oreo Cookies, Fig Newtons, etc.). These would later be edited out and replaced with generic-brands in television broadcasts and home video releases.

Animation