Pencil Mania
Synopsis
This Tom and Jerry cartoon (the human versions, not the cat and mouse) is an opportunity for the animators to have fun with the medium. There is no specific plot. One of the boys uses a pencil to create a myriad number of animated illusions that could only work in a cartoon. For example, a short vertical line is drawn, which when held by both ends suddenly becomes a saxophone. When played, the notes pop out of the bell of the instrument to suddenly grow legs and transform into ducks. After the song, the saxophone itself quickly follows suit and becomes a goose. The entire short consists of these disjointed, though often creative and humorously unlikely events.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Stallings, John Foster
- Original Title
- Pencil Mania
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Van Beuren Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Stallings, John Foster
Amadee J. Van Beuren
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Stallings
Director
John Foster
Director
Amadee J. Van Beuren
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pencil Mania
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What is Pencil Mania about?
This Tom and Jerry cartoon (the human versions, not the cat and mouse) is an opportunity for the animators to have fun with the medium. There is no specific plot. One of the boys uses a pencil to create a myriad number of animated illusions that could only work in a cartoon. For example, a short vertical line is drawn, which when held by both ends suddenly becomes a saxophone. When played, the notes pop out of the bell of the instrument to suddenly grow legs and transform into ducks. After the song, the saxophone itself quickly follows suit and becomes a goose. The entire short consists of these disjointed, though often creative and humorously unlikely events.
Who directed Pencil Mania?
Pencil Mania was directed by Vernon Stallings, John Foster.
Who stars in Pencil Mania?
The principal cast of Pencil Mania includes Margie Hines.
When was Pencil Mania released and how long is it?
Pencil Mania was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 7m.