Red-headed woman 32
Harmon-ising
nice animation
I am suprised I watched "Red-Headed Baby" and I think it was mostly because I was having trouble finding something to watch on YouTube and just settled on this one. I say this because I am NOT a fan of the Merrie Melodies cartoons of the 1930s. While they were the best studio for cartoon shorts in the 1940s and 50s, too many of their 30s cartoons were cutesy things...filled with insipid singing and dancing instead of laughs. And, the fact that this was made by Harmon-Ising (who specilized in cutesy singing cartoons), it's even more surpising. Oh, well...here goes...
The cartoon is set in a toymaker's home. After finishing his work for the day, the toys all come to life and begin singing "Red-Headed Baby". Soon, however, the jerky spider arrives and causes trouble....and ultimately kidnaps the red-headed* doll. The toy soldier comes to the rescue...and all the toys begin singing again. If it sounds kind of insipid....well, you have the idea. Overall, a bit dull and lacking laughs...but very well animated.
*The cartoon was black & white....so you just have to assume she's a redhead.