Flowers and Trees
Flowers and Trees

Movie spotlight

Flowers and Trees

1932
Movie
8 min
English

A jealous stump threatens two trees that are in love by starting a forest fire. When the rain comes and puts out the fire the forest revives and celebrates the wedding.

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IMDb6.9/10
Director: Burt GillettGenres: Animation, Short, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In this early Technicolor cartoon, a mischievous fox attempts to sabotage a picnic, but is thwarted by a variety of woodland creatures who are enjoying the idyllic forest. The fox's destructive actions lead to chaos and a comical, albeit destructive, resolution.

Critical Reception

Flowers and Trees is historically significant as the first full-color animated cartoon. While its plot is simple, its groundbreaking use of color was widely praised and seen as a major technological leap forward for animation, captivating audiences with its vibrant visuals.

What Reviewers Say

  • Revolutionary for its use of color, setting a new standard for animation.

  • A charming and visually delightful short that showcased the potential of color in film.

  • The simple narrative serves as a vehicle for its impressive, groundbreaking color techniques.

Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this early short are not available, contemporary audiences were undoubtedly amazed by its pioneering color presentation, which was a stark contrast to the black and white films of the era.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoon) in 1932, the first animated short to win this award.

Fun Fact

This short was the very first cartoon produced in the three-strip Technicolor process, making it a landmark achievement in animation history.

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The forest awakens and rubs the sleep from it's eyes. The trees, birds, insects and even the bats emerge from the arms of Morpheus in varying humours ready to start their day. One of the trees is enraptured and serenades his intended with s...