Krazy Goes For Broke
February 27th, 2009
The stock market is in the crapper, so it’s time to watch cartoons! Just like in the Great Depression! So mosey on over to one of my favorite blogs, Uncle John’s Crazy Town. Uncle John is gaga over the bouncy noodly style of 1930s animation, so it’s no wonder that he’s unearthed a timely gem called “Prosperity Blues” (Columbia/Mintz 1932). According to this visual tale, the key to economic recovery starts with obligatory smiling and synchronized dancing.
Click here to watch the cartoon in its entirety. Then click your heel twice and hope for the best.
PS: According to a New York Times article, “Prosperity Blues” was part of the 1992 “Cartoon Soup Kitchen” program, screened at Lincoln Center and curated by Greg Ford. The more things change…
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