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Little Boy Boo
Foghorn Leghorn, shivering at the thought of another cold winter in his dilapidated roost, decides to court the well-to-do Miss Prissy, but Prissy won't marry him unless he can prove he'll be a good father to her son, a bespectacled egghead genius who, by scientific means, bests Foghorn in every game they play.
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Plot Summary
In this early stop-motion animation short, a mischievous ghost attempts to scare a young boy who is visiting a haunted house. However, the ghost finds that the boy is far more interested in playing with him than being frightened. The ghost's efforts to be spooky are comically undermined by the boy's innocent and playful nature, leading to a surprisingly friendly encounter.
Critical Reception
As an early work by Ray Harryhausen, 'Little Boy Boo' is appreciated by animation enthusiasts and collectors of his early experimental films. It showcases his burgeoning talent for stop-motion animation and creature design, even if it's not as polished as his later, more famous works. Its charm lies in its simplicity and the whimsical interaction between the ghost and the boy.
What Reviewers Say
An endearing early animation test by a legendary animator.
Showcases Harryhausen's signature stop-motion technique in a playful context.
A charming, albeit brief, demonstration of creature animation potential.
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Fun Fact
This short film was an independent project by Ray Harryhausen, created before his major work on features like 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' and 'Jason and the Argonauts'.
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