Starring Max Fleischer
Produced by Out of the Inkwell Films
In a small studio, two artists labor over their work. On one side, an animator is attempting to put some energy into a drawing of KoKo the Clown. On the other, a sculptor is attempting to placate a man unsatisfied with the clay model of his head. Leave it to a very animated Koko to throw a monkeywrench into everyone's plans.
This is a fun short in the vein of the previous Out of the Inkwell short that melds real life with animation. Here, Koko the Clown skates around a frozen pond on paper, dealing with a hole in the ice and a playful polar bear. Once he tires of that, he starts creating his own versions of the man the animators are attempting to draw. Eventually, the clown has enough of life on the page and begins causing chaos in the studio.
The real amazement here continues to be the wonderful animation by the Fleischer Brothers. There is a fluid movement to the creations that is mesmerizing to look at. Having grown up on Superman, it is awesome to see the more playful side of Max Fleischer.
The tale here is slight and serves as an excuse to move Koko around the studio. Still, a very good early effort from some amazing animators.
***1/2 out of *****
Photo from Wild Realm Reviews
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