Willie Whopper dreams he has been lifted like a toy balloon into outer space.Willie Whopper dreams he has been lifted like a toy balloon into outer space.Willie Whopper dreams he has been lifted like a toy balloon into outer space.
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- TriviaAt least some of the aliens' sung and spoken lines are recordings played in reverse. Starting about 1:34 When the tall Frankenstein monster-like robot speaks after "processing" the cow and pig, he sings the first seven notes of "Yankee Doodle".forward in "ha ha" syllables, but immediately following he is heard singing "Yankee Doodle Went to Town" played back in reverse. The retrograde seven notes of the melody are repeated on the keyboard by his assistant probably using a xylophone reproduced normally to provide the sound. . Later at about 2:55 when he is interrogating Willie the monster says "1,2,3,4,5,6,7" backwards three times.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)
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Willie Whopper in outer space
Ub Iwerks's Willie Whopper series of cartoons was short-lived, only lasting a year from 1933 to 1934. On the most part the Willie Whopper cartoons are not great or cartoon/animated masterpieces and it is sort of understandable as to why Willie didn't make it bigger. However they are far from terrible ones either and do amuse and charm.
1933's 'Stratos-Fear' is one of the better-known Willie Whopper cartoons and it is also one of the best. This is coming from somebody who has only just gotten acquainted with the series as a huge animation fan. It is amusing and cute providing that one doesn't expect a masterpiece or too much.
'Stratos-Fear' may be on the formulaic side with conflict that is somewhat predictable.
Willie himself is slightly bland and a slightly limited character, though it is very early days still. There is not much wrong actually.
However, it is one of the best-looking Willie Whopper cartoons, there is some nice background detail, more drawing finesse and inventive little things. The music is energetic and characterful with appealing orchestration. The cartoon goes at a lively pace, has an appealing charm and the tale is wonderfully outlandish.
'Stratos-Fear' has a lot of very amusing, sometimes hilarious, and sweet little laughs which makes it entertaining. The ending especially. A lot of it is also pretty imaginative and almost surreal for Willie Whopper. Although slightly bland and limited, Willie avoids being annoying and he avoids being sickly sweet as well, fairly likeable. The supporting characters are a lively and at times kooky bunch.
In conclusion, very well done and one of Willie Whopper's best. 8/10 Bethany Cox
1933's 'Stratos-Fear' is one of the better-known Willie Whopper cartoons and it is also one of the best. This is coming from somebody who has only just gotten acquainted with the series as a huge animation fan. It is amusing and cute providing that one doesn't expect a masterpiece or too much.
'Stratos-Fear' may be on the formulaic side with conflict that is somewhat predictable.
Willie himself is slightly bland and a slightly limited character, though it is very early days still. There is not much wrong actually.
However, it is one of the best-looking Willie Whopper cartoons, there is some nice background detail, more drawing finesse and inventive little things. The music is energetic and characterful with appealing orchestration. The cartoon goes at a lively pace, has an appealing charm and the tale is wonderfully outlandish.
'Stratos-Fear' has a lot of very amusing, sometimes hilarious, and sweet little laughs which makes it entertaining. The ending especially. A lot of it is also pretty imaginative and almost surreal for Willie Whopper. Although slightly bland and limited, Willie avoids being annoying and he avoids being sickly sweet as well, fairly likeable. The supporting characters are a lively and at times kooky bunch.
In conclusion, very well done and one of Willie Whopper's best. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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- May 4, 2018
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