Prosperity Blues

Prosperity Blues

October 8, 1932 Theatrical Series Krazy Kat

Studio
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Distributor
Columbia Pictures Corporation

Synopsis

In this depression era cartoon, we find Krazy selling apples in a small town. When a horse slaps a smile on Krazy, the whole town becomes all smiles again, right up to the White House.

Characters

Krazy Kat

Credits

Directing

Director
Manny Gould, Ben Harrison

Producing

Producer
Charles Mintz

Writing

Writer
George Herriman (comic strip)

Animation

Animator
Al Eugster, Preston Blair

Music

Music
Joe De Nat

Production notes

The song used in this cartoon, "Happy Days Are Here Again," was one the most popular songs during the depression. The song "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!" is also used in this cartoon. It is best known for being featured in a 1931 Merrie Melodies short which goes by that title.

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