Saturday, August 13, 2022

1948 Make Mine Freedom

 

 

 

 

 

  "Make Mine Freedom" is a 1948 cartoon that warns against the dangers of "Ism" (communism, socialism, and fascism). It was commissioned by the Extension Department of Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas. The Animation studio was John Sutherland Productions, the directors were Joseph Hanna & William Barbera, and the producer was Fred Quimby.

8 comments:

  1. The message of this cartoon is WAY over the heads of most people these days.

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  2. "...To produce an ever greater abundance of material and spiritual values...."

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  3. Put this on NETFILIX for regular viewing. Followed by "How the West Was Won"!

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  4. What a terrific cartoon. So apt for today. It will be shared.

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  5. Loved it. I saw it years ago too. Loved it then.

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  6. Seems that the truth never really changes. The Snake Oil salesmen have gotten better at their craft though...

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    1. Mostly by making it illegal to refute them, and mandatory to listen... I hope everyone is ready.
      Mike in Canada

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  7. THAT was worth a watch, and lots of shares. MartyB

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