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School's Out
The schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the brother of their teacher Miss Crabtree comes to visit, the children mistake him for a suitor. The children tell abominable lies about Miss Crabtree to try to discourage the man. Meanwhile, one of the children is selling answers to the upcoming oral exam. Unfortunately for the students, the young entrepreneur used a book of minstrelsy and blackface as his source for the "answers".
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Plot Summary
This animated short features Bimbo the dog as a student who dreams of escaping school for a fun day out. He imagines a fantastical world where his teachers and classmates are all animals enjoying themselves. However, his daydream is interrupted by the school bell, bringing him back to reality and the end of his school day.
Critical Reception
As an early Fleischer Studios cartoon, 'School's Out' is appreciated for its pioneering animation techniques and its introduction of characters that would later become iconic. While not as complex as later works, it showcases the studio's innovative spirit and humor, offering a charming glimpse into the early days of animation.
What Reviewers Say
Pioneering animation for its time.
Features early appearances of beloved cartoon characters.
Humorous and imaginative, reflecting early animation styles.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the nostalgic value and the charm of the early animation. Many recall it fondly as a classic cartoon from their childhood.
Fun Fact
This cartoon is notable for featuring the first appearance of Bimbo the dog, a precursor to other famous Fleischer characters.
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