Pink and Blue Blues (1952)

Mr. Magoo is hired by his neighbors to babysit their little son, Homer. Magoo is delighted to accept but, unfortunately, a notorious cat burglar is intent on entering and robbing the house ... See full summary »

Director:

Pete Burness

Writer:

Bill Scott (story)

Stars:

Jim Backus, Jerry Hausner

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jim Backus	...	Mr. Magoo (voice)
Jerry Hausner	...	Waldo (voice)

Storyline

Mr. Magoo is hired by his neighbors to babysit their little son, Homer. Magoo is delighted to accept but, unfortunately, a notorious cat burglar is intent on entering and robbing the house Magoo is babysitting it. To make matters worse, Magoo is constantly confusing Homer with the family dog and vice versa. When the thief finally breaks in, all chaos breaks loose but everything turns out all right in the end when the thief is apprehended thanks to the dog who is more alert than Magoo was.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | babysitting | burglar | mr magoo | family relationships | 

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Genres:

Family | Animation | Short | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 August 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pink Blue Plums

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Productions of America (UPA)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was banned in Egypt, because Mr. Magoo was wearing a fez hat. After this short, UPA was required not to allow Mr. Magoo wear fez hats again.

User Reviews

Imagine-Mister Magoo as baby-sitter!

This short was nominated for an Oscar and is one of the better Magoo cartoons produced by UPA for theatrical release. A typical Magoo short, it places Magoo in a situation that makes his nearsightedness an issue and a series of comical circumstances arising from that shortcoming ensues. The Magoo cartoons have lately been targeted as being insensitive and degrading. Somewhere along the way we've lost our senses of perspective and humor. I'm glad to see some of the Magoos in print. Recommended.