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Bosko and Bruno

  • 1932
  • 7m
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5.1/10
208
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Bosko and Bruno (1932)
AnimationComedyFamilyShort

Bosko and Bruno escape from a speeding train via a handcar; make a failed attempt to steal a chicken; and end up on a runaway boxcar.Bosko and Bruno escape from a speeding train via a handcar; make a failed attempt to steal a chicken; and end up on a runaway boxcar.Bosko and Bruno escape from a speeding train via a handcar; make a failed attempt to steal a chicken; and end up on a runaway boxcar.

  • Director
    • Hugh Harman
  • Star
    • Johnny Murray
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    208
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    • Director
      • Hugh Harman
    • Star
      • Johnny Murray
    • 4User reviews
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      • Hugh Harman
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    6planktonrules

    Bosko isn't quite as nice in this one!

    Bosko is the first star for Looney Tunes and compared to later characters like Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny, Bosko was very dull. Instead of being tricky and trying to elicit laughs, Bosco was generally very cute...singing and dancing and being nice. Well, it turns out it's GENERALLY....as in "Bosko and Bruno", he's not quite so nice.

    When the story begins, Bosko and his dog, Bruno, are hobos...traveling the rails. However, Bosko goes WAY off the rails when he and Bruno decide to steal chickens...yes, STEAL chickens. When the sheriff sees them, the pair run and Bosko ends up going on an insane ride on a runaway train car!

    While this is far from a great short, it's a very good one compared to many Bosco cartoons because it lacks the super-cute look and Bosco is a bit of a jerk. While I wouldn't want to see lots of them like this, it is a welcome change from the usual saccharine-like drivel you see in most of Bosko's films.
    7TheLittleSongbird

    Bosko and Bruno

    The Bosko cartoons may not be animation masterpieces, but they are fascinating as examples of Looney Tunes in their early days before the creation of more compelling characters and funnier and more creative cartoons. There are some good cartoons, as well as some average or less ones.

    Some of Bosko's cartoons are good (with the animation, music and some well done gags often standing out as particularly impressive). Others are average or less and hindered by lack of laughs, lacking stories, struggling to have enough material to sustain even the short running time and the limitations of Bosko himself. For me 'Bosko and Bruno' was merely decent. Not great, but not average or less.

    Its weak link is the story, which is paper thin, routine and at times repetitive. Bosko is still a fairly limited character, with his charm but not one who is funny or interesting in personality.

    Bruno his dog though is far funnier, more interesting and more appealing personality-wise. His material is stronger too.

    There are other strengths with 'Bosko and Bruno' too. It is well-animated, not exactly refined in places but fluid and crisp enough with some nice detail, it is especially good in the meticulous backgrounds and some remarkably flexible yet natural movements for Bosko. The music doesn't disappoint either, its infectious energy, rousing merriment, lush orchestration and how well it fits with the animation is just a joy.

    Regarding the gags, they are a lot of fun, there is plenty and most make one laugh out loud, inventive visually and they also have the necessary thrill factor.

    All in all, a good but not great Bosko cartoon, around high middle as far as his cartoons go. 7/10 Bethany Cox

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    • Trivia
      Vitaphone production reel #5164.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Bosko: I'll save ya, Bruno! I'll save ya!

    • Soundtracks
      Moonlight for Two
      Music by Joseph A. Burke

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    • Which series is this from: Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies?
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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Looney Tunes #9 (1931-1932 Season): Bosko and Bruno
    • Production company
      • Harman-Ising Productions
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    • Runtime
      7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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