IN KEEPING WITH what had become the norm for their cartoon shorts, the Disney Studio once again have placed Mickey, Donald and Goofy in a situation that can only be called that of a comedy team. Although they are light years apart in their approach to comedy, this Cartoony threesome is the animated equivalence to the likes of THE RITZ BROTHERS or THE THREE STOOGES.
ALTHOUGH THE CONCEPT of team is certainly central to these short subjects, the production team always manages to get the 'boys' separated and placed them into some very precarious predicaments. This policy gave each character the opportunity to shine in his own, unique fashion. The practice also was very influential in giving each his own starring series.
THERE IS ONE aspect of the Disney shorts that other studios' output didn't seem to possess, even a smidgen worth. That is a short cartoon from Walt Disney during this period always was pushing the envelope just a little bit more. This is in evidence with improvements in character design, more elaborate backgrounds and the refinement of gags employed; especially with their relationship with specific characters and the situations that they were put in. The music also became more and more specialized and tailor made to back-up the on screen antics.
AS FOR THE story, LONESOME GHOSTS is pretty standard in its basic premise. A team of parapsychologists advertise that they will do whatever it takes to extricate whatever shades are infesting one's domicile. The three are hoodwinked themselves by a group of rather bored spirits; who use the telephone to bring Mickey, Don and the Goof to their haunts for some lively sport. (Or is 'lively' the wrong adjective to use here?)
THE PICTURE IS directed by Burt Gillett, who received no credit; although he was the one who sat in the director's chair for THREE LITTLE PIGS. He also left Disney shortly thereafter to take charge of a series of Rainbow Parade cartoons for Van Bueren Studios and RKO.
THIS NEW ARRANGEMENT didn't last too long; so we could say that Gillette had a close shave. Isn't that right, Schultz?
ALTHOUGH THE CONCEPT of team is certainly central to these short subjects, the production team always manages to get the 'boys' separated and placed them into some very precarious predicaments. This policy gave each character the opportunity to shine in his own, unique fashion. The practice also was very influential in giving each his own starring series.
THERE IS ONE aspect of the Disney shorts that other studios' output didn't seem to possess, even a smidgen worth. That is a short cartoon from Walt Disney during this period always was pushing the envelope just a little bit more. This is in evidence with improvements in character design, more elaborate backgrounds and the refinement of gags employed; especially with their relationship with specific characters and the situations that they were put in. The music also became more and more specialized and tailor made to back-up the on screen antics.
AS FOR THE story, LONESOME GHOSTS is pretty standard in its basic premise. A team of parapsychologists advertise that they will do whatever it takes to extricate whatever shades are infesting one's domicile. The three are hoodwinked themselves by a group of rather bored spirits; who use the telephone to bring Mickey, Don and the Goof to their haunts for some lively sport. (Or is 'lively' the wrong adjective to use here?)
THE PICTURE IS directed by Burt Gillett, who received no credit; although he was the one who sat in the director's chair for THREE LITTLE PIGS. He also left Disney shortly thereafter to take charge of a series of Rainbow Parade cartoons for Van Bueren Studios and RKO.
THIS NEW ARRANGEMENT didn't last too long; so we could say that Gillette had a close shave. Isn't that right, Schultz?