I saw this wonderful Raggedy Ann cartoon in a Christmas collection of old forgotten shows, cartoons and programs. Of the nearly over 100 cartoon shorts alone (not a lot of them are Christmas, in fact, this one really isn't either, but it is close enough) only this one and a Lil Audrey with international children helping Santa Claus (Something for Santa or Present for Santa, can't recall now) stand out.
Just an amazing piece of story-telling with a heroine who we see being thrown out in the trash at the beginning. The animation, the setup (friendly neighborhood policeman, comical music player, cat and dog, etc) and undeniably the song and music make this one an absolute powerhouse.
Often times we can look at movies that one best picture and wonder how it was even nominated. That Raggedy Ann never won an Oscar (I think the category was largely always dominated by Disney, WB and MGM's Tom and Jerry) or that this one wasn't even nominated is truly shocking.
Ann's gotten a bad rap over the years, but in truth, I recall no harmful jokes or jeers her way either. Obviously anyone who examines her history, she was a champion for the underdog in the severest way.
Just an amazing piece of story-telling with a heroine who we see being thrown out in the trash at the beginning. The animation, the setup (friendly neighborhood policeman, comical music player, cat and dog, etc) and undeniably the song and music make this one an absolute powerhouse.
Often times we can look at movies that one best picture and wonder how it was even nominated. That Raggedy Ann never won an Oscar (I think the category was largely always dominated by Disney, WB and MGM's Tom and Jerry) or that this one wasn't even nominated is truly shocking.
Ann's gotten a bad rap over the years, but in truth, I recall no harmful jokes or jeers her way either. Obviously anyone who examines her history, she was a champion for the underdog in the severest way.