Скачать или смотреть Happy Harmonies: The Old Plantation (1935) 4K Remastered | An MGM Classic by Hugh & Rudolf

Welcome to the channel! Today we present a rare gem from the golden age of animation: The Old Plantation (1935), part of the celebrated Happy Harmonies series by Harman-Ising Productions for MGM.
This classic has been beautifully remastered in 4K, delivering a sharper and more vibrant viewing experience that highlights the richness of the original Technicolor.

In this short, a group of plantation toys comes to life to help their owner by organizing a toy horse race to prevent the villainous Simon Legree from foreclosing on the property.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This short contains portrayals of African-American characters based on outdated and offensive stereotypes from its era.
These depictions reflect historical prejudices and cultural norms that are now recognized as harmful.
We are presenting this content strictly for historical and educational purposes, to encourage reflection on the cultural context of early animation and the ongoing evolution of diversity and representation.
Please watch with critical awareness and sensitivity.

10 Facts About The Old Plantation:
1. Technicolor innovation: This was the first Happy Harmonies short to use the three-strip Technicolor process, which became available after Disney's exclusive rights ended in 1935.

2. Debut of Tanner the Lion: This short introduced Tanner, the new MGM lion used in color cartoons until 1958.

3. New MGM logo style: It was the first MGM cartoon to feature Tanner on a black background, a style that continued until The Bowling Alley Cat.

4. Unique roar: Instead of Tanner’s usual roar, this short uses the roar of Coffee, an earlier MGM lion.

5. Directed by Rudolf Ising: Co-founder of Harman-Ising Productions and an influential figure in 1930s animation.

6. Music by Scott Bradley: The memorable score was composed by Scott Bradley, a key composer for MGM cartoons.

7. Uncredited top animators: Although not officially credited, animators like Pete Burness, Cal Dalton, and Gil Turner contributed to the short.

8. Controversial content: Due to its racial stereotypes, The Old Plantation is rarely shown on American television today.

9. Competing with Disney: Happy Harmonies was designed to rival Disney’s Silly Symphonies series.

10. Rare and hard to find: Today, this short is considered a rare find, typically only available through collectors and historical archives.

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