The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia: 1931



China

"China"

Release Date: 1/12/31
Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
Animation: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and "Pinto" Colvig
Musical Score: James Dietrich

Notes:
  • Production Number: 149
  • Click here to see the original poster for "China"

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    College

    "College"

    Release Date: 1/27/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Animation: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 150

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    Shipwreck

    "Shipwreck"

    Release Date: 2/9/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Animation: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 151
  • Copyrighted as "Shipwrecked"
  • The first cartoon where Oswald wears rubber gloves.
  • Hidden Gag: As the parrot is lowered down via fishing line, he greets each of the fish, "Hi Bill, Hi Charlie, Hello Cecil, Howdy Ella!" Bill, Charlie, Cecil, and Ella are actually referring to staff members, William "Bill" Nolan, Charles Hastings, Cecil Surry (an inbetweener at this point), and Bunny Ellison. Click here to hear the hidden gag in RealAudio!

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    The Farmer

    "The Farmer"

    Release Date: 3/23/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Animation: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 152
  • Includes reused animation from "Alaska" (1930)

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    The Fireman

    "The Fireman"

    Release Date: 4/6/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, Charles Hastings, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 153
  • Includes reused animation from "Amature Nite" (1929)

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    Sunny South

    "Sunny South"

    Release Date: 4/20/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 154
  • Copyrighted as "The Sunny South"

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    Country School

    "Country School"

    Release Date: 5/5/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 155
  • Copyrighted as "The Country School"
  • The first cartoon where Oswald is seen wearing gloves
  • Our only copy of this cartoon has no soundtrack. If you have an original print with the soundtrack or just the soundtrack alone, please contact us.

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    The Bandmaster

    "The Bandmaster"

    Release Date: 5/18/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 156
  • Copyrighted as "The Band Master"
  • Includes reused animation from "My Pal Paul" (1930)
  • Not to be confused with "The Bandmaster" (1947)

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    Northwoods

    "Northwoods"

    Release Date: 6/1/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 157
  • Copyrighted as "The North Woods"
  • Reissued as "The North Woods" by Guild/Firelight.

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    The Stone Age

    "The Stone Age"

    Release Date: 7/15/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 158
  • Jeff Lenburg incorrectly lists the release date of this cartoon as being July 13, 1931.
  • We only have the original opening and closing titles of this cartoon. If you have a complete print, please contact us.

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    [NOT AVAILABLE]



    Radio Rhythm

    "Radio Rhythm"

    Release Date: 7/27/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 159

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    Kentucky Belles

    "Kentucky Belles"

    Release Date: 9/2/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 160
  • Copyrighted as "Kentucky Belle"
  • Working title: "The Horse Race"
  • We only have the original opening and closing titles of this cartoon. If you have a complete print, please contact us.

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    [NOT AVAILABLE]



    Hot Feet

    "Hot Feet"

    Release Date: 9/14/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Chet Karrberg, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 161

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    The Hunter

    "The Hunter"

    Release Date: 9/12/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Clyde Geronomi, Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Vet Anderson, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 162
  • The first appearance of Oswald with a shirt.
  • First animation credit for Vet Anderson
  • The poster seen here seems to demonstrate a very different plot.

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    Wonderland

    "Wonderland"

    Release Date: 10/26/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery,
    Lester Kline, Vet Anderson, and "Pinto" Colvig
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 163
  • Last screen credits for "Pinto" Colvig and Clyde Geronomi at Lantz

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    The Hare Mail

    "The Hare Mail"

    Release Date: 11/30/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and Vet Anderson
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 164

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    The Fisherman

    "The Fisherman"

    Release Date: 12/7/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and Vet Anderson
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 165

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    [NOT AVAILABLE]



    The Clown

    "The Clown"

    Release Date: 12/21/31
    Direction: Walter Lantz and "Bill" Nolan
    Artists: Manuel Moreno, Ray Abrams, Fred Avery, Lester Kline, and Vet Anderson
    Musical Score: James Dietrich

    Notes:
  • Production Number: 166
  • We only have the original opening and closing titles of this cartoon. If you have a complete print, please contact us.

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    [NOT AVAILABLE]


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