T-Bone for Two
Pluto finds a bone - but also finds Butch the bulldog, who claims it for himself. Idea: Pluto paces off a distance, buried treasure style, and digs a large bone-shaped hole. Butch falls for it, and while he's digging deeper, Pluto almost makes off with the bone. Butch catches on just in time and chases Pluto, who ducks into a junkyard. The bone gets sucked into in a squeeze-bulb horn, which Pluto does battle with.
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Plot Summary
In this animated short, a man attempts to enjoy a picnic with his girlfriend, but his plans are constantly disrupted by a persistent stray dog who is determined to get a bite of their food. The man's efforts to ward off the hungry canine lead to a series of comical mishaps and escalating chaos.
Critical Reception
As a Fleischer Studios short from the Golden Age of American animation, 'T-Bone for Two' is generally appreciated for its classic animation style and slapstick humor. While not as iconic as some of their earlier Betty Boop or Popeye cartoons, it's seen as a solid example of the studio's output during the era, characterized by lively animation and straightforward comedic situations.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its classic animation and energetic slapstick.
- Features the typical humor and character interactions found in Fleischer shorts of the period.
- A lighthearted and amusing short that delivers on simple comedic premises.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this specific short film. However, as a classic animated short from a notable studio, it likely appeals to fans of vintage cartoons who enjoy straightforward, character-driven humor.
Fun Fact
This cartoon features voice work from Jack Mercer, who was also the primary voice of Popeye the Sailor Man in many of the Fleischer Studios' Popeye cartoons.
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