Whenever the little cat blows a whistle, the black cat comes out, and the bulldog is struck down with an attack of bad luck. Cartoon characters, cast and crew for bad luck blackie 1949 previous cartoon next cartoon. A kitten tormented by a sadistic bulldog enlists the aid of a black cat to bring the dog bad luck when called in tex averys zany animated short film bad luck blackie a kitten tormented by a sadistic bulldog enlists the aid of a black cat to bring the dog bad luck when called in tex averys zany animated short film bad luck blackie 1949. Bad luck blackie is a 1949 american animated comedy short film produced by metrogoldwynmayer the tex averydirected short was voted the 15thbest cartoon of alltime in a 1994 poll of 1,000 animation industry professionals, as referenced in the book the 50 greatest cartoons. The tex averydirected short was voted the 15thbest cartoon of alltime in a 1994 poll of 1,000 animation industry professionals, as referenced in the book the 50 greatest cartoons. The complete theatrical collection, disc 1 the counterfeit cat 1949 east side, west side. Spike or butch was a shortlived animation cartoon series featuring butch dog.
Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now just listen to the original audio book for free and legally. Boston blackie is a great way to spend an evening in the theater of the mind. Bad luck blackie 1949 original recreation titles youtube. Boston blackie audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by jack boyle, this popular, renowned radio audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, and in high quality from audible as well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The tex averydirected short was voted the 15thbest. The red and the black hardcover 1949 stendhal, somerset maugham, frede vidar, joan charles on. Wikimedia commons has media related to 1949 films for convenience, all 1949 films should be included in this category. Sound quality is very good for the age of the recordings. Pages in category 1949 animated films the following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total. Bad luck blackie 1949 changes the movie database tmdb. The music video for the song received extensive airplay on mtv during the channels early days. Jan 24, 2015 a kitten tormented by a sadistic bulldog enlists the aid of a black cat to bring the dog bad luck when called in tex averys zany animated short film bad luck blackie a kitten tormented by a sadistic bulldog enlists the aid of a black cat to bring the dog bad luck when called in tex averys zany animated short film bad luck blackie 1949. This is the same setup from the 1944 tom and jerry short the bodyguard as well as a pale echo of tex averys 1949 short bad luck blackie.
Bad luck blackie is a 1949 animated cartoon produced by metrogoldwynmayer, directed by tex avery the short involves an innocent little kitten being bullied by a cruel bulldog. Whenever you need me, just blow the whistle, blackie says to the kitten. We even get the kitten repaying our hero street cat. Cartoon characters, cast and crew for bad luck blackie 1949. Thanks for plugging this channel because i did download the videos. The silent movie star and box office sensation ruled hollywood in the 1920s. Bad luck blackie 1949 technical specifications imdb. Things look bad for the bulldog until he realizes that a cats color can be changed. Bad luck blackie is a 1949 american animated comedy short film produced by metrogoldwynmayer. Bad luck blackie 1949 tex avery cast and crew allmovie. A kitten who is being tormented by a bulldog finds a savior in a black cat from the. With one blow of a whistle, blackie crosses the bulldogs path and gives him bad luck i. It is strange though how the bad luck trigger goes from being a black cat to just blowing a whistle but hey, good cartoons require no explanation.
The 50 greatest cartoons note is a list compiled in 1994 by animation historian jerry beck of cartoon brew, along with many others in the animation field. His oneshot masterpieces, including bad luck blackie, red hot riding hood and. Bad luck blackie 1949 vintage animation and cartoons. Boston blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. If you choose watch now, the video will instantly stream to your computer and you may later. As originally created by author jack boyle, he was a safecracker a hardened criminal who had served time in a california prison. The director is the famous tex avery and rich hogan not as famous wrote the story. Bad luck blackie early version january 22, 1949 wags to.
In 89 lists, 2,482 checks, 102 favorites, 7 dislikes. Motherless has a very large and active community where you can meet like minded individuals. Stray cat strut by stray cats ukulele club amsterdam. Bad luck blackie is an animated short about an adorable kitten and a mean bulldog willing to do anything to anger and hurt the kitten. It also featured scenes from the 1949 mgm cartoon bad luck blackie.
After enduring his slapstick torment the kitten escapes into an alley, and meets a cigarsmoking alley cat with black fur. Banned politically incorrect cartoons 4 dvds box set. It runs for seven minutes as they usually do and i must say i enjoyed the watch for the most part. The complete theatrical collection, disc 1 senor droopy 1949 droopy. The video consisted of band members and extras performing in an alley while an irate resident throws things at them. A little cat is being mercilessly tormented by a mean bulldog until one day he meets a black cat who offers a badluck service. Tex avery mgm cartoons bad luck blackie 1949 opening. A little cat is being mercilessly tormented by a mean bulldog until one day he meets a black cat who offers a bad luck service. Find movie and film cast and crew information for bad luck blackie. But bad luck blackie strikes me as the most bizzare and surreal example of his art that ive ever seen.
Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and legally. Bad luck blackie we all know that cartoon genius tex avery was an utter madman in his animation. What bad luck blackie does so right is making you have legitimate sympathy for this kitten, and wanting to see this bulldog get his ass completely handed to him in comical ways. Created in 1948 a mgm cartoon release on january 22, 1949 and got reissue in 1956. Sure they have violence but its ridiculus, over the top cartoon violence. He was created in 1949 by tex avery for theatrical cartoon shorts produced by the metrogoldwynmayer. Butch formerly known as spike is an animated cartoon character. Bad luck blackie 1949 tex avery mgm cartoons warner bros. Bad luck blackie 1949 recreation titles ortitle buddyguddy.
For what its worth, ive been digging through shorts charts booking charts in old issues of the boxoffice trade magazine, which are freely viewable here at the official boxoffice website thanks to them for scanning and making such past issues available to the public for free. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Find movie and film cast and crew information for bad luck blackie 1949 tex avery on allmovie. The short involves an innocent little kitten being bullied by a cruel bulldog. Bad luck blackie is a color cartoon from 1949, so this one is already almost 70 years old. The criteria were that each cartoon be under 30 minutes long and cel animated with gertie the dinosaur being the sole exception, since it predates cels. Tellingly, 43 of the shorts are from the golden age of animation note. Tex averys first cartoon released in 1949 is considered by many one of his top ten funniest. This includes all 1949 films that can also be found in the subcategories. Wise quackers 1949, daffy duck, elmer fudd add to cart free shipping related. Bad luck blackie is a 1949 animated cartoon produced by metrogoldwynmayer, directed by tex avery. In her only appearance on suspense, she stars as emily carlisle a murder mystery authoress asked to to investigate a high profile murder, the death of a real person in a small town emily carlisle is the most famous female mystery writer in america. Tex avery mgm cartoons bad luck blackie 1949 opening title.