Visual Effects
Paul J. Smith
Born March 15, 1906 · Nahma Township, Michigan, USA
Died November 17, 1980 · aged 74
Paul J. Smith (March 15, 1906 – November 17, 1980) was an American animator and director. Smith began as a cel painter for Walt Disney Animation in 1926, then moved up to an animator. In 1928, when all the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons for Charles Mintz were completed, Smith left the payroll. Smith worked for the Walter Lantz studio for much of his career, first as an animator, and then as a …
Known For
The King of Ads · 1991The King of Ads
★ 4.31991
MovieDocumentary
A collection of European T.V. commercials directed by a variety of well-known directors from across Europe and the U.S. Compiled and produced by Jean-Marie Boursicot.
Hold That Ghost · 1941Hold That Ghost
★ 6.81941
MovieComedyHorror
Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.
Egghead Rides Again · 1937Egghead Rides Again
★ 6.51937
MovieComedyAnimation
City dweller Egghead dreams of being a cowboy, but his bouncing around gets him kicked out of his boarding house. He sees an ad for a ranch looking for a cowboy and applies. His tryout includes tests of marksmanship and use of a branding iron, but most of it consist of chasing down and roping a troublesome little calf. He passes the test, but the job isn't exactly what he dreamed of.
Hay Rube · 1954Hay Rube
★ 9.01954
MovieAnimationComedy
The Jingling Bros. Circus is performing in the town that farm horse Sugarfoot lives in. Sugarfoot falls for one of the stars, a pretty horse named Starbrite.
Tragic Magic · 1962Tragic Magic
★ 6.61962
MovieAnimationComedy
Woody goes to a magic show. He chomps popcorn and continually ribs the magician about his "easy" tricks, finally driving most of the audience away. Then the magician calls Woody on stage to "assist" him in a few "tricks," which enables him to get back at Woody for some of his taunts. Then Woody turns the tables, putting the magician under a magic spell. As the magician comes out of the spell, he tries to get rid of Woody by shooting him out of a cannon. But after the shot is fired, Woody's still there. In desperation, the magician climbs into the cannon and fires himself off the stage!
Hot Noon or 12 O'Clock for Sure · 1953Hot Noon or 12 O'Clock for Sure
★ 7.01953
MovieAnimationWestern
Woody Woodpecker is the small town sheriff who must face the feared gunslinger Buzz Buzzard.
Tomcat Combat · 1959Tomcat Combat
★ 7.51959
MovieAnimation
Woody Woodpecker is engaged in combat with a big tomcat and after several break-even escapades, Woody finally tricks the cat into a dogcatcher's truck which is filled with dogs with a sour disposition, especially regarding cats. Woody finally shoots the cat off into outer space using a giant rocket (not from Acme).
Chiller Dillers · 1967Chiller Dillers
★ 7.01967
MovieAnimationFamily
Chilly Willy and his friend the polar bear play rock music, which disturbs a ship's captain.
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