Chevrolet and
Oldsmobile Animated Ads Collection
An original production published by
The Classic Archives! |
This is a collection of
vintage advertising animated cartoons for Chevy and
Oldsmobile primarily from the 30's. Primarily included
is fantasy type animations as well as a film on behind the
scenes at an animation studio and film that uses animation
to detail the inner workings of an engine.
A rare collection indeed, this is geared
primarily for lovers of old cartoons, as well as Chevy and
Olds car buffs. This old cartoons are a marvel to look
at. Over 70 years old, they are still entertaining to
watch to this day.
This DVD runs about an hour and 10
minutes
and has a fully interactive menu. A list of films is as
follows: |
A Coach for
Cinderella (1936)
Imaginative cartoon that breaks down the parts and features
of a Chevrolet automobile into units that can be understood
in terms of plant and animal life: caterpillars roll into
circles and become automobile tires; in the "visible V-6"
fireflies equal spark plugs and mice provide motive power.
Naturally, tells part of the Cinderella story, too.
Animation supervisor thought to be Frank Goldman.
Sound, Color, 9:22
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A Ride for
Cinderella (1937)
Cinderella relies on a Chevrolet to carry her home by
midnight through obstacles and storms. If you like
classic cartoons, you will like this cartoon.
Sound, Color, 10:49
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Drawing Account
(1941) Behind the
scenes in a 1940s animation studio, showing the making of a
Chevrolet advertising cartoon.
Sound, B&W, 9:11
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Exclusively Yours (1954)
Texaco sales film aimed at
Texaco dealers, introducing a new high octane gasoline with
the additive "Petrox." Excellent cutaway engine illustrates
pistons in use; also good animation of same. Shows
advertising in support of product roll-out.
Sound, Color, 15:00
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In My Merry
Oldsmobile (1932)
Surprisingly licentious advertising cartoon produced by the
Fleischer brothers.
Sound, B&W, 6:28
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Peg-Leg Pedro
(1938) Chevrolet
advertising cartoon in Technicolor on a "Treasure Island"
theme.
Sound, Color, 9:18
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The Princess and
the Pauper (1939) Nicky
Nome, a spinoff from "A Coach for Cinderella" and hero of
this cartoon, rescues a treasure-laden pauper from the
Valley of Jewels, taking him to the princess on a magic
carpet, which transforms itself into a new Chevrolet.
Expresses a caricatured view of Arab people, typical of many
cartoons of the time.
Sound, Color, 9:51
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DVD Menu Sampler:
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