The Jaywalker (1956)

Director:

Robert Cannon

Writers:

Edwin P. Hicks (story), T. Hee (story),

Stars:

Eugene Bollay

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Credited cast:
Eugene Bollay	...	(voice)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

upa cartoon special

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Genres:

Animation | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 May 1956 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Productions of America (UPA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

7 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Included in the 3-disc DVD set "UPA: The Jolly Frolics Collection," released 15 March 2012 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

User Reviews

Clever, almost cute, cartoon that is almost a textbook example of UPA's work

This short, one of the three UPA shorts nominated for an Academy Award (a clean sweep for UPA that year), is almost the prototypical short for UPA: Limited animation combined with a clever, interesting idea that is fleshed out with a good script that uses the strengths of the animation style to best advantage for the concept. The idea here is simple: the main character has taken up jaywalkng as a hobby and it quickly becomes manic, almost obsessive, behavior. The cartoon is beautifully executed and is well worth getting a hold of for anyone who enjoys animation. Recommended.