Dave Fleischer

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Dave Fleischer

Born July 14, 1894 · New York City, New York, USA

Died June 25, 1979 · aged 84

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David "Dave" Fleischer (July 14, 1894 – June 25, 1979) was an American animator film director and film producer, best known as a co-owner of Fleischer Studios with his older brother Max Fleischer. He was a native of New York City. Sometime around 1913-1914, Dave began working as a film cutter for the American branch of Pathé, the French company that was the…

Known For

Gulliver's TravelsGulliver's Travels · 1939
Gulliver's Travels
★ 6.21939
MovieAnimationFamily
Gulliver washes ashore on Lilliput and attempts to prevent war between that tiny kingdom and its equally-miniscule rival, Blefiscu, as well as smooth the way for the romance between the Princess and Prince of the opposing lands. In this he is alternately aided and hampered by the Lilliputian town crier and general fussbudget, Gabby. A life-threatening situation develops when the bumbling trio of Blefiscu spies, Sneak, Snoop, and Snitch, manage to steal Gulliver's pistol.
Betty Boop's MuseumBetty Boop's Museum · 1932
Betty Boop's Museum
★ 6.41932
MovieComedyAnimation
Koko is recruiting customers for a 50 cent sightseeing tour of the museum. Betty is Koko's only passenger. Betty gets locked inside by accident. The skeletons from the displays come to life and chase Betty, until she is finally rescued by Bimbo.
Nurse-MatesNurse-Mates · 1940
Nurse-Mates
★ 6.41940
MovieAnimationComedy
Popeye and Bluto show up simultaneously to take Olive to the movies. She needs to visit the hairdresser first, and tells the boys to take care of Swee'Pea.
Terror on the MidwayTerror on the Midway · 1942
Terror on the Midway
★ 6.51942
MovieAnimationFantasy
When things go wrong at the circus, it's up to Superman to stop the escaped animals.
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the SailorPopeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor · 1936
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
★ 6.61936
MovieAnimationAdventure
After wrecking Popeye's ship and stealing away Olive Oyl, hero of Arabic legend Sindbad decides to test him and his ever-resilient new rival's strength in order to prove their supremacy as the "most remarkable, extraordinary fella" of Sindbad's menagerie island.
Poor CinderellaPoor Cinderella · 1934
Poor Cinderella
★ 6.41934
MovieAnimationFantasy
In the only Betty Boop color cartoon, Cinderella (Betty) goes to the ball thanks to her fairy godmother. Later, only her foot fits the glass slipper.
The Mechanical MonstersThe Mechanical Monsters · 1941
The Mechanical Monsters
★ 6.91941
MovieActionAnimation
Superman battles a criminal mastermind and his robot army.
Swing CleaningSwing Cleaning · 1941
Swing Cleaning
★ 8.11941
MovieAnimationComedy
Gabby is a servant in a castle and is required to do a little housework.

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Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 · 1941
Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942
★ 7.21941
MovieAnimationAdventure
More than just a landmark in superhero animation, Max Fleischer's Superman shorts were no less than the foundation for so many shows that succeeded it. Playing in theaters in 1941-42, only a few years after the Man of Steel made his debut in Action Comics, these 17 exciting films were produced by Fleischer and made famous the phrase "This looks like a job for Superman!" At 10 minutes, each film had just enough time to run the opening credits, establish the threat, let Lois Lane make a headstrong rush into peril, and allow Clark Kent to change to his alter ego and save the day. The films show a remarkably dynamic and atmospheric storytelling style that enables them to hold up for modern viewers. At first the films followed a science fiction-fantasy theme, but not unexpectedly for that time soon focused on wartime concerns.

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