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Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables closing title
Directed by
Produced by
Music byWinston Sharples
Frank Marsales
Color processBlack-and-white
Production
company
Distributed by
Running time
5 — 8 Minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Aesop's Fables (previously titled Aesop's Film Fables and Aesop's Sound Fables) is a series of animated short subjects, created by American cartoonist Paul Terry.[1] Produced from 1921 to 1934, notable cartoons in the series include: The Window Washers (1925), Scrambled Eggs (1926), Small Town Sheriff (1927), Dinner Time (1928), and Gypped in Egypt (1930). Dinner Time was the first cartoon with a synchronized soundtrack released to the public.

History

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Farmer Al Falfa in Amateur Night on the Ark (1923)

Terry was inspired to make the series by young actor-turned-writer Howard Estabrook, who suggested making a series of cartoons based on Aesop's Fables. Although Terry later claimed he had never heard of Aesop, he said that Estabrook's idea was worthwhile. However, historian Hal Erickson notes that this claim that Paul Terry had never heard of Aesop is false, given that these fables were widely taught in all American schools at the time.[2] Terry immediately began to set up a new studio called Fables Studios, Inc. and received backing from the Keith-Albee Theatre circuit.[3]

The series launched on June 19, 1921, with The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg. On that same day, Van Beuren announced that the pictures would be distributed exclusively by Pathe.[4] Only the earliest films are loose adaptations of the actual fables and later entries usually revolve around cats, mice, and the disgruntled Farmer Al Falfa. Terry had developed Farmer Al in the previous decade, and this series would be his most prolific appearance. Cartoonist Milt Gross worked briefly on the series as scriptwriter and animator.[5]

Each short concludes with a moral that usually has nothing to do with the actual cartoon itself. Terry staffer Mannie Davis once remarked that the morals were even "funnier than the whole picture itself"[citation needed] and Terry said "the fact that they're ambiguous is the thing that made 'em funny".[citation needed] Morals include "Go around with a chip on your shoulder and someone will knock your block off" or "Marriage is a good institution, but who wants to live in an institution?". As the series became all-talking, these morals became brief animated vignettes in 1929, often featuring a cat and a mouse. However, these were dropped by early-1930.

The series proved to be enormously popular with the public during the 1920s. Walt Disney admitted that his earliest ambition was to produce cartoons of comparable quality to Paul Terry. With the popularity of Al Jolson's part-talkie The Jazz Singer in 1927, as well as the huge success of the first all-talkie Lights of New York in 1928, producer Amadee J. Van Beuren realized the potential of sound films and bought Fables Studios to produce sound animation films.[6] Van Beuren, now owner of the newly-named Van Beuren Studios,[6] urged Terry to add the innovation to his films. Terry argued that adding sound would only complicate the production process, but ended up doing so anyway, and the series was renamed to Aesop's Sound Fables.

Released on October 14, 1928. Dinner Time was the first cartoon with a synchronized soundtrack ever released to the public,[notes 1] but the film wasn't well received and was soon overshadowed by Disney's Steamboat Willie, released on November 18 of the same year. Fables Studios did not cease production of silent cartoons until the release of A Bugville Romance on June 8, 1930. Other entries in the series are: The Window Washers (1925), Scrambled Eggs (1926), Small Town Sheriff (1927), A Close Call (1929), The Iron Man (1930), Good Old Schooldays (1930), Dixie Days (1930), Western Whoopee (1930), Laundry Blues (1930), Circus Capers (1930), Gypped in Egypt (1930), College Capers (1931), Cinderella Blues (1931), The Wild Goose Chase (1932), and Silvery Moon (1933).

In 1929 Paul Terry quit, starting his own TerryToons Studios,[7] and John Foster took over the series under The Van Beuren Corporation, formerly Fables Studios, Inc. In early 1933, John Foster was also dismissed from his position as studio head in favor of conductor and composer Gene Rodemich. Van Beuren tasked Rodemich with creating animated adaptations of characters from cartoonist Otto Soglow's comic strips The Little King and Sentinel Louey. The first film produced, A Dizzy Day, was praised by critics for its modernist musical accompaniment.[8]

In 1933, Van Beuren introduced Cubby Bear, a protagonist for the series to compete against Mickey Mouse, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Bosko. Cubby was meant to be the successor of their Milton & Rita Mouse character’s. Van Beuren then subcontracted three cartoons to Bosko creators Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising, who had cut ties with producer Leon Schlesinger over budget issues after having produced the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series for Schlesinger and Warner Bros. Pictures from 1930 to 1933. Three cartoons were produced and two were released, while one, Mischievous Mice, was cancelled after animation production was completed; Harman acquired the film's rights in 1948 and released it in television packages as a silent film with added sound.[9][10]

The series finally came to an end in 1934, when the studio's veteran animators, fed up with the hours of unpaid overtime imposed by Van Beuren, decided to attempt unionization.[11] These meetings were led by animator Harry Bailey, who had recently been introduced to socialist ideas by comic book artist Otto Soglow, for whom he had adapted several of his comics into animation.[11][12] However, one of the studio's leading animators, Vernon Stallings, decided to denounce his colleagues to Van Beuren in exchange for taking over the studio from Bailey. In retaliation, Van Beuren decided to fire all the employees who had attended union meetings, with the exception of conductor Gene Rodemich, bringing Aesop's Fables featuring Cubby Bear to an abrupt halt, as well as canceling new series in production, such as the animated adaptation of the Amos 'n Andy series and another unnamed animated series centered on the Lucky Leo and Lily Lion characters.[13] The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) lists 447 titles from 1920 to 1929 under the production company name of Aesop Fables Studio,[14] and 198 titles under Van Beuren Studios from 1928 to 1934.[15]

Filmography

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1921

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
1 The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg June 19, 1921 Paul Terry Pathé Exchange Not Publicly Available The first Aesop Fable cartoon released.
2 Mice in Council June 26, 1921 Unknown Retitled "Secret Council" for TV release.
3 The Rooster and the Eagle July 3, 1921 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
4 The Ants and the Grasshopper July 10, 1921 Unknown Not Available Online
5 Cats at Law July 17, 1921 Paul Terry Lost film
6 The Lioness and the Bugs July 24, 1921 Not Publicly Available
7 The Country Mouse and the City Mouse July 31, 1921 Not Publicly Available Also known as “The Country Mouse”.
8 The Cat and the Canary August 7, 1921
Missing Scenes.
 Currently only exists in a 8mm cutdown version.
9 The Fox and the Crow August 14, 1921 Frank Moser Not Available Online
10 The Donkey In The Lion's Skin August 21, 1921 Unknown Not Publicly Available Sometimes known as "Donkey In Lion's Skin".
11 Mice at War August 28, 1921 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
12 The Hare and the Frogs September 4, 1921 Paul Terry Lost film Also known as “Hare and Frogs”.
13 The Fashionable Fox September 11, 1921 Not Publicly Available
14 The Hermit and the Bear September 18, 1921 Lost film
15 The Hare and the Tortoise September 25, 1921 Lost film
16 The Wolf and the Crane October 2, 1921 Unknown Not Publicly Available
17 Venus and the Cat October 9, 1921
Missing Scenes.
 Retitled “All In A Day" for TV release. Missing some scenes.
18 The Frog and the Ox October 16, 1921 Paul Terry Lost film
19 The Dog and the Bone October 23, 1921 Lost film
20 The Cat and the Monkey October 30, 1921 Not Publicly Available
21 The Fox and the Goat November 6, 1921 Lost film
22 The Owl and the Grasshopper November 13, 1921 Lost film
23 The Woman and the Hen November 20, 1921 Not Publicly Available
24 The Frogs That Wanted A King November 27, 1921
35mm Fragment
 Currently exists only as fragments from a 35mm print.
25 The Fly and the Ants December 4, 1921 Not Publicly Available
26 The Conceited Donkey December 11, 1921 Not Publicly Available
27 The Wolf and the Kid December 18, 1921 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Dancing Kid" for TV release.
28 The Wayward Dog December 25, 1921 Not Publicly Available

1922

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
29 The Cat and the Mice January 1, 1922 Unknown Pathé Exchange Retitled "Cat And Mice" for TV release.
30 The Dog and the Mosquito January 8, 1922 Paul Terry
Missing Scenes.
 Missing some scenes.
31 The Dog and the Flea January 15, 1922 Not Publicly Available
32 The Bear and the Bees January 22, 1922 Not Publicly Available Retitled "The Musical Bear" for TV release.
33 The Miller and His Donkey January 29, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Cartoon Link Retitled "Donkey Tricks" for TV release.
34 The Fox and the Grapes February 5, 1922 Unknown
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
 Retitled "The Foolish Fox" for TV release.
35 The Villain In Disguise February 12, 1922 Not Publicly Available Retitled "Villain At Large" for TV release.
36 The Dog and the Thief February 19, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser
With TV Titles.
37 The Cat and the Swordfish February 26, 1922 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
38 The Tiger and the Donkey March 5, 1922 Not Publicly Available
39 The Spendthrift March 12, 1922
With TV Titles.
40 The Farmer and the Ostrich March 19, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser
TV Release.
41 The Dissatisfied Cobbler March 26, 1922 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
42 The Lion and the Mouse April 2, 1922 Unknown
Pathé Home Movie Release.
43 The Rich Cat and the Poor Cat April 9, 1922 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
44 The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing April 16, 1922 Not Publicly Available Retitled "Beware The Bear" for TV release.
45 The Wicked Cat April 23, 1922 Unknown
TV Release.
46 The Boy and His Dog April 30, 1922
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Boy And Dog" for TV release.
47 The Eternal Triangle May 7, 1922 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
48 The Model Dairy May 14, 1922 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
50 Love at First Sight May 21, 1922 Paul Terry Lost film
51 The Hunter and His Dog May 28, 1922 Not Publicly Available
52 The Dog and the Wolves June 4, 1922 Not Publicly Available
53 The Maid and the Millionaire June 11, 1922 Lost film
54 The Farmer and His Cat June 18, 1922 Paul Terry
Missing Scenes.
 Missing a sequence.
55 The Cat and the Pig June 25, 1922 Unknown Not Publicly Available
56 The Country Mouse And City Cat July 2, 1922 Paul Terry Lost film
57 Crime In A Big City July 9, 1922 Lost film
58 The Brewing Trouble July 16, 1922 Lost film
59 The Mischievous Cat July 23, 1922 Unknown Cartoon Link Missing some scenes.
60 The Worm That Turned July 30, 1922 Paul Terry Lost film
61 The Boastful Cat August 6, 1922
Missing Scenes.
 Missing some scenes.
62 The Dog and the Fish August 13, 1922 Lost film
63 The Farmer and the Mice August 20, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser
With TV Titles.
64 The Mechanical Horse August 27, 1922 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
65 The Fearless Fido September 3, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser
With TV Titles.
66 The Boy and the Bear September 10, 1922 Paul Terry Lost film
67 The Two Explorers September 17, 1922 Lost film
68 The Two Slick Traders September 24, 1922
Home Movie Release
Cut-Down Home Movie Release
 Retitled "On The Farm" & "Farmer Gray Makes A Deal" for Home Movie release.
69 The Big Flood October 1, 1922 Unknown Cartoon Link
70 The Hated Rivals October 8, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser
Missing Scenes.
 Retitled "The Little Hero" for TV release. Missing some scenes.
71 The Two of a Trade October 15, 1922 Unknown
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Fisherman's Dream" For TV release.
72 The Romantic Mouse October 22, 1922 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
73 Henpecked Harry October 29, 1922
With TV Titles.
74 The Elephant's Trunk November 5, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, Frank Moser, & Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
75 The Enchanted Fiddle November 12, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Cartoon Link
76 A Rolling Stone November 19, 1922 Paul Terry Lost film
77 The Fortune Hunters November 26, 1922 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
79 Friday The Thirteenth December 3, 1922 Unknown
With TV Titles.
 Not To Be Confused With The Horror Franchise Of The Same Name.
80 The Man Who Laughed December 10, 1922 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Renamed “The Man Who Laughs” For T.V Release. Not To Be Confused With The 1928 Film Of The Same Name.
81 Henry's Busted Romance December 17, 1922 Retitled "Dream Girl" for TV release.
82 The Dog's Paradise December 24, 1922 Lost film
83 Two Trappers December 31, 1922 Not Publicly Available

1923

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
84 The Frog and the Catfish January 7, 1923 Paul Terry Pathé Exchange Not Publicly Available
85 A Stone Age Romeo January 14, 1923 Not Publicly Available
86 Cheating the Cheaters January 21, 1923 Not Publicly Available
87 A Fisherman's Jinx January 28, 1923 Unknown Not Publicly Available
88 A Raisin and a Cake of Yeast February 4, 1923 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
Retitled "Chemistry Lesson" for TV release.
89 The Gliders February 11, 1923 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
90 Troubles on the Ark February 18, 1923 Unknown Not Publicly Available
91 The Mysterious Hat February 25, 1923 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Sharpshooter" for TV release.
92 The Spider and the Fly March 4, 1923 Lost film
93 The Traveling Salesman March 11, 1923 Unknown
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Smart Salesman" for TV release.
94 The Sheik March 18, 1923 Not Publicly Available
95 The Alley Cat March 25, 1923
96 Farmer Al Falfa's Bride April 1, 1923 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Wedding Bells" for TV release.
97 Day By Day in Every Way April 8, 1923
With TV Titles.
98 One Hard Pull April 15, 1923 Unknown Cartoon Link
99 The Gamblers April 22, 1923 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
100 The Jolly Rounders April 29, 1923 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
101 Pharaoh's Tomb May 6, 1923 Lost film
102 The Mouse Catcher May 13, 1923 Unknown
1930’s Home Movie Release.
105 A Fishy Story May 20, 1923 Not Publicly Available
106 Amateur Night on the Ark May 27, 1923 Paul Terry
TV Release.
107 Spooks June 3, 1923 Not Publicly Available
108 The Stork's Mistake June 10, 1923 Not Publicly Available Possibly the first Aesop Fable cartoon without the 'The Fable Of' prefix in the title card.
109 Springtime June 17, 1923 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
110 The Burglar Alarm June 24, 1923 Unknown
With TV Titles.
111 The Beauty Parlor July 1, 1923 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
112 The Covered Push-Cart July 8, 1923 Unknown Lost film
113 The Pace That Kills July 15, 1923
With TV Titles
 Renamed to “Pace That Kills” for TV release.
114 Mysteries Of The Sea July 22, 1923 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Wonders Of The Deep" for TV release.
115 The Thoroughbred July 29, 1923 Cartoon Link Retitled "Feathered Friend" for TV release.
116 The Marathon Dancers August 5, 1923 Unknown
With TV Titles.
117 The Pearl Divers August 12, 1923 Not Available Online
118 The Bad Bandit August 19, 1923 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Lost film
119 The Great Explorers August 26, 1923 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
120 The Cat That Failed September 2, 1923 Not Publicly Available
121 The Walrus Hunters September 9, 1923 Paul Terry
Missing Scenes.
122 The Cat's Revenge September 16, 1923 Unknown Cartoon Link
123 Derby Day September 23, 1923 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
124 Love In A Cottage September 30, 1923 Not Publicly Available
125 The Cat's Whiskers October 7, 1923 Not Publicly Available Featured a character with a striking resemblance to Felix the Cat.
126 The High Flyers October 14, 1923 Not Publicly Available
127 Aged In The Wood October 21, 1923 Lost film
128 The Circus October 28, 1923 Unknown
Missing Scenes.
129 A Barnyard Rodeo November 4, 1923 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available Mistyped in magazines as "A Banyard Romeo".
130 Do Women Pay? November 11, 1923
With TV Titles.
131 Farmer Al Falfa's Pet Cat November 18, 1923 Lost film
132 Happy-Go-Luckies November 25, 1923
133 The Five Fifteen December 2, 1923 Not Publicly Available
134 The Dark Horse December 9, 1923 Lost film
135 The Cat Came Back December 16, 1923 Not Publicly Available
136 The Five Orphans Of The Storm December 23, 1923
Castle Film’s 1937 Sound Reissue “Christmas Cartoon”.
 Later reissued in Sound By Castle Films under the name "Christmas Cartoon". Sold from 1937 — 1941 when it was replaced with an updated version, which included TerryToons short “Toytime”, which was sold until 1945.
137 The Best Man Wins December 30, 1923 Unknown
With TV Titles.

1924

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
138 The Good Old Days January 6, 1924 Paul Terry Pathé Exchange Not Publicly Available Often confused with later short "Good Old College Days".
139 The Animals' Fair January 13, 1924 Unknown Not Publicly Available Not to be confused with the 1931 short "The Animal Fair".
140 The Black Sheep January 20, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
141 The Morning After January 27, 1924 Unknown Not Publicly Available
142 The Rat's Revenge February 3, 1924 Paul Terry Lost film
143 Good Old College Days February 10, 1924 Not Publicly Available
144 A Rural Romance February 17, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
145 Captain Kidder February 24, 1924 Unknown
With TV Titles.
146 Herman, The Great Mouse March 2, 1924 Not Available Online
147 All Star Cast March 9, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
148 Why Mice Leave Home March 16, 1924 Lost film
149 From Rags to Riches and Back Again March 23, 1924
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Money Mad" for TV release.
150 The Champion March 30, 1924 Not Publicly Available
151 Runnin' Wild April 6, 1924 Not Publicly Available Also known as “Running Wild”.
152 If Noah Lived Today April 13, 1924 Unknown Cartoon Link Retitled "Flying Ark" for TV release.
153 A Trip to the Pole April 20, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
154 An Ideal Farm April 27, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
155 Homeless Pups May 4, 1924 Lost film
156 When Winter Comes May 11, 1924 Unknown
European Airing.
157 The Jealous Fisherman May 18, 1924 Cartoon Link
158 The Jolly Jail-Bird May 25, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
159 One Good Turn Deserves Another[16] June 1, 1924
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "A Friend In Need" for TV release.
160 The Flying Carpet June 8, 1924 Not Publicly Available
161 That Old Can Of Mine June 15, 1924 Not Publicly Available
162 The Organ Grinder June 22, 1924
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Motorcycle Hero" for TV release.
163 Home Talent June 29, 1924 Unknown Not Publicly Available
164 The Body In The Bag July 6, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
165 Desert Sheiks July 13, 1924 Not Publicly Available
166 A Woman's Honor July 20, 1924 Lost film
167 The Sport of Kings July 27, 1924 Unknown Not Publicly Available
168 Flying Fever August 3, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
169 Amelia Comes Back August 10, 1924 Lost film
170 House Cleaning August 17, 1924 Lost film
171 The Prodigal Pup August 24, 1924 Not Publicly Available
172 A Message from the Sea August 31, 1924
With TV Titles. Missing Scenes.
 Retitled "Magic Boots" & "Black Magic" for TV release. Missing a few scenes.
173 Barnyard Olympics September 7, 1924 Unknown
174 In The Good Old Summer Time September 14, 1924 Paul Terry Lost film
175 The Mouse That Turned September 21, 1924 Unknown Not Publicly Available
176 Hawks Of The Sea September 28, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available The production materials of this short survive at the Academy Collection.
177 Noah's Outing October 5, 1924 Unknown Cartoon Link
178 A Lighthouse By the Sea October 12, 1924 Paul Terry Lost film
179 Black Magic October 19, 1924 Not Publicly Available Not to be confused with the renamed TV release of "A Message from the Sea".
180 Monkey Business October 26, 1924 Unknown
1930’s Home Movie Release.
181 The Cat and the Magnet November 2, 1924
With TV Titles.
182 Sharpshooters November 9, 1924 Not Publicly Available Not to be confused with the TV release title of the 1923 short film "The Mysterious Hat". The difference is that the title of that short film is plural and the TV release title is singular.
183 She Knew Her Man November 16, 1924 Paul Terry Lost film
184 Good Old Circus Days November 23, 1924 Unknown Not Publicly Available
185 Lumber Jacks November 30, 1924 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Later reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "Wood Choppers".
186 She's In Again December 7, 1924 Unknown
With TV Titles.
187 Noah's Athletic Club December 14, 1924 Paul Terry Lost film
188 Mysteries Of Old Chinatown December 21, 1924 Lost film
189 Down on the Farm December 28, 1924 Not Publicly Available

1925

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
190 On The Ice January 4, 1925 Frank Moser
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Cracked Ice" for TV release. Not to be confused with the 1928 short of the same name.
191 One Game Pup January 11, 1925 Unknown Lost film
192 African Huntsmen January 18, 1925 Not Publicly Available
193 Hold That Thought January 25, 1925 Paul Terry Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "Concentrate".
194 Biting The Dust February 1, 1925 Unknown Pathé Exchange Not Publicly Available
195 A Transatlantic Flight February 8, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
196 Bigger And Better Jails February 15, 1925 Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "The Jail Breakers".
197 Fisherman's Luck February 22, 1925 Not Publicly Available
198 Clean Up Week March 1, 1925 Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "House Cleaning Time".
199 In Dutch March 8, 1925 Unknown
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Wooden Shoes" for TV release.
200 Jungle Bike Riders March 15, 1925 Not Publicly Available
201 The Pie Man March 22, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "Custard Pies".
202 At The Zoo March 29, 1925 Not Publicly Available
203 The Housing Shortage April 5, 1925 Not Publicly Available
204 S.O.S. April 12, 1925 Not Publicly Available
205 The Adventures Of Adenoid April 19, 1925 Unknown
1930’s Home Movie Release.
206 Deep Stuff April 26, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
207 Permanent Waves May 3, 1925 Not Publicly Available
208 Darkest Africa May 10, 1925 Not Publicly Available
209 A Fast Worker May 17, 1925 Not Publicly Available
210 Echoes from the Alps May 24, 1925 Not Publicly Available
211 Hot Times in Iceland May 31, 1925
212 The Runt June 7, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
213 The End of the World June 14, 1925 Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "The Big Scare".
214 Runaway Balloon June 21, 1925 Not Publicly Available
215 Office Help June 28, 1925
216 Wine, Women And Song July 5, 1925 Unknown
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "A Cat's Life" & "A Day's Outing" for TV release.
217 When Men Were Men July 12, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "A Stone Age Romance".
218 For the Love of a Gal July 19, 1925 Not Publicly Available
219 Bugville Field Day July 26, 1925 Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "Bughouse College Days".
220 A Yarn About Yarn August 2, 1925 Not Publicly Available
221 Bubbles August 9, 1925 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
221 Soap August 16, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
222 Over The Plate August 23, 1925 Unknown Not Publicly Available
223 The Window Washers August 30, 1925 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
224 Barnyard Follies September 6, 1925 Not Publicly Available
225 The Ugly Duckling September 13, 1925
TV Release.
226 Nuts And Squirrels September 20, 1925 Lost film
227 Hungry Hounds September 27, 1925 Unknown Not Available Online
228 The Lion and the Monkey October 4, 1925 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
229 The Hero Wins October 11, 1925
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Mouse's Tale" for TV release.
230 Air-Cooled October 18, 1925 Not Publicly Available
231 Closer Than A Brother October 25, 1925
European Airing.
 Not to be confused with the 1926 cartoon of the same name.
232 Wildcats Of Paris November 1, 1925 Not Publicly Available
233 The Honor System November 8, 1925 Not Publicly Available
234 More Mice Than Brains November 15, 1925
With TV Titles.
235 The Great Open Spaces November 22, 1925 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "The Wild West" for TV release.
236 A Day's Outing November 29, 1925 Not Publicly Available
237 The Bonehead Age December 6, 1925 Not Publicly Available
238 The Haunted House December 13, 1925 Not Publicly Available
239 The English Channel Swim December 20, 1925 Not Publicly Available
240 Noah And His Troubles December 27, 1925 Lost film Mistyped in magazines as "Noah And His Trousers".

1926

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
241 The Gold Push January 3, 1926 Paul Terry Pathé Exchange
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
 Retitled to just "Gold Rush" for TV release.
242 Three Blind Mice January 10, 1926 Not Publicly Available
243 Lighter Than Air January 17, 1926 Lost film
244 The Little Brown Jug January 24, 1926 Unknown Not Publicly Available
245 A June Bride January 31, 1926 Paul Terry Lost film
246 The Wind Jammers February 7, 1926 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
 Sometimes spelled as “The Windjammers”.
247 Hunting In 1950 February 14, 1926 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
TV Release.
248 The Wicked City February 21, 1926
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Our Hero" for TV release.
249 The Mail Coach February 28, 1926 Unknown Not Publicly Available
250 Spanish Love March 7, 1926 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey Not Publicly Available
251 The Fire Fighter March 14, 1926 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available Also known as "Fire Fighters".
252 Up in the Air March 21, 1926 Frank Moser & Paul Terry Cartoon Link
253 Fly Time March 28, 1926 Paul Terry Lost film
254 The Merry Blacksmith April 4, 1926 Lost film
255 The Big Hearted Fish April 11, 1926 Unknown Not Publicly Available
256 Hearts And Showers April 18, 1926 Paul Terry Lost film
257 Rough And Ready Romeo April 25, 1926 Not Publicly Available
258 Farm Hands May 2, 1926 Not Publicly Available
259 The Shootin' Fool May 9, 1926 Lost film
260 The Alpine Flapper May 16, 1926 Not Publicly Available Also known as "An Alpine Flapper".
261 Liquid Dynamite May 23, 1926 Lost film
262 A Bumper Crop May 30, 1926 Unknown Not Publicly Available
263 The Big Retreat June 6, 1926 Paul Terry & John Foster
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Soldiers Of Fortune" for TV release.
264 The Little Parade June 13, 1926 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
265 The Land Boom June 20, 1926 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
266 A Plumber's Life June 27, 1926 Paul Terry Lost film
267 Jungle Sports July 4, 1926 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Not Publicly Available Retitled "Monkey Shines" for TV release.
268 Chop Suey and Noodles July 11, 1926 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available Retitled "China Doll" for TV release.
269 Pirates Bold July 18, 1926 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
1930’s Home Movie Release. Missing Scenes
 Missing some scenes.
270 Her Ben July 25, 1926 Harry Bailey Cartoon Link Retitled "Dog Catcher" for TV release.
271 Venus of Venice August 1, 1926 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
272 Dough Boys August 8, 1926 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Cartoon Link
273 The Last Ha-Ha August 15, 1926 Paul Terry & John Foster
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
275 Scrambled Eggs August 22, 1926 Paul Terry,
Frank Moser,
& Bill Tytla
TV Release.
 Retitled "Closer Than A Brother" for TV release. Not to be confused with the 1925 short of the same name.
276 A Knight Out August 29, 1926 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
 Also known as "Knights Out".
277 Pests September 5, 1926 Jerry Shields
TV Release.
278 A Buggy Ride September 12, 1926 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
TV Release.
 Retitled "The Wicked King" for TV release.
279 The Charleston Queen September 19, 1926 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
280 Watered Stock September 26, 1926 Paul Terry & John Foster
With TV Titles.
281 Why Argue? October 3, 1926 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
TV Release.
 Retitled "Don't Get Excited" for TV release.
282 The Road House October 10, 1926 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
283 The Phoney Express October 17, 1926
European Airing.
284 Gun Shy October 24, 1926 Not Publicly Available
285 Home Sweet Home October 31, 1926 Not Publicly Available
287 Through Thick and Thin November 7, 1926 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Playmates" for TV release.
288 In Vaudeville November 14, 1926 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
European Airing.
289 Radio Controlled November 21, 1926 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
290 Buck Fever November 28, 1926 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
291 Hitting The Rails December 5, 1926 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available
292 Bars And Stripes December 12, 1926 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
293 School Days December 19, 1926 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
TV Release. Missing Scenes.
 Only around half of the cartoon is publicly available.
294 Where Friendship Ceases December 26, 1926 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.

1927

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
295 The Musical Parrot January 2, 1927 Paul Terry Pathé Exchange Not Publicly Available
296 Sink or Swim January 9, 1927 Lost film
297 Chasing Rainbows January 16, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
298 The Plow Boy's Revenge January 23, 1927 Paul Terry & John Foster
1930’s Home Movie Release.
 Sometimes named "Plowboy's Revenge".
299 Tit For Tat January 30, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
300 In The Rough February 6, 1927 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Not Publicly Available Mistyped in magazines as "In The Dough".
301 The Crawl Stroke Kid February 13, 1927 Paul Terry Lost film
302 The Mail Pilot February 20, 1927 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
Not Publicly Available. (In Original B&W Form)
 Redrawn with color in the 1970s. Not to be confused with the 1933 Mickey Mouse short of the same name.
303 Cracked Ice February 27, 1927 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "Skating Hounds".
304 Taking The Air March 6, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
305 All For A Bride March 13, 1927 Not Publicly Available
306 The Magician March 20, 1927 Frank Moser & Paul Terry Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "Presto Chango".
307 Keep Off the Grass March 27, 1927 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "A Day At The Park" for TV release.
308 The Medicine Man April 3, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
309 The Honor Man April 10, 1927 Paul Terry & John Foster
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Short Vacation" for TV release.
310 Anti-Fat April 17, 1927 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
311 The Pie-Eyed Piper April 24, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
312 The Fair Exchange May 1, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
313 Bubbling Over May 8, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
314 When the Snow Flies May 15, 1927 Paul Terry & John Foster Cartoon Link
315 Horses, Horses, Horses May 22, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
316 Digging For Gold May 29, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
317 A Dog's Day June 5, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1929 under the name "The Faithful Pup".
318 Hard Cider June 12, 1927 Unknown Not Available Online
319 Died In The Wool June 19, 1927 Not Publicly Available
320 A One Man Dog June 26, 1927 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles. Missing Scenes.
 Missing a few scenes.
321 The Big Reward July 3, 1927 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
Missing Scenes.
 Only exists as a 3-minute cutdown of the cartoon.
322 Riding High July 10, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
323 The Love Nest July 17, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
324 Subway Sally July 24, 1927 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Available Online
325 The Bully July 31, 1927 Paul Terry Lost film
327 Ant Life as It Isn't August 7, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
328 Red Hot Sands August 14, 1927 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
With TV Titles.
 Also known as “Red Hot Sand”.
329 A Hole in One August 21, 1927 Paul Terry & John Foster
With TV Titles.
330 Hook, Line and Sinker August 28, 1927 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
331 Small Town Sheriff September 4, 1927 Harry Bailey,
John Foster,
Frank Moser,
& Jerry Shields		 Retitled "Space Trip" for TV release.
332 Cutting A Melon September 11, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
333 In Again, Out Again September 18, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
334 The Human Fly September 25, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
335 The River Of Doubt October 2, 1927 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
European Airing.
336 All Bull and a Yard Wide October 9, 1927 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "On The Air" for TV release.
337 Lindy's Cat October 16, 1927 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
Missing Scenes. TV Release.
 Missing some scenes.
338 The Big Tent October 23, 1927 Frank Moser & Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Stars Of The Circus" for TV release.
339 A Brave Heart October 30, 1927 Paul Terry Lost film
340 Signs of Spring November 6, 1927 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Cartoon Link
341 Saved By A Keyhole November 13, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
342 The Fox Hunt November 20, 1927 Unknown Not Publicly Available
343 Flying Fishers November 27, 1927 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
344 Carnival Week December 4, 1927 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available
345 Rats In His Garret December 11, 1927 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields
346 Christmas Cheer December 18, 1927 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available
347 The Junkman December 25, 1927 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Not Publicly Available Retitled "Magnetized" for TV release.

1928

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
348 The Broncho Buster January 1, 1928 Unknown Pathé Exchange
Japanese Airing. With TV Titles.
349 A Short Circuit January 8, 1928
With TV Titles.
 Also known as “Short Circuit”.
350 High Stakes January 15, 1928 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields
With TV Titles.
351 The Boy Friend January 22, 1928 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey Not Publicly Available
352 The Wandering Minstrel January 29, 1928 Not Publicly Available
353 The Good Ship Nellie February 5, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "Ship Ahoy" for TV release. Not to be confused with the 1930 short of the same name.
354 Everybody's Flying February 12, 1928 John Foster Cartoon Link Also known as "The Animal Aviators".
355 The Spider's Lair February 19, 1928 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Not Available Online
356 A Blaze Of Glory February 26, 1928 Not Publicly Available
357 The County Fair March 4, 1928 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey Not Publicly Available
358 On The Ice March 11, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
360 The Son Shower March 18, 1928 Paul Terry Lost film Also known as "The Sea Shower".
361 Jungle Days March 25, 1928 Unknown
362 Scaling the Alps April 1, 1928
364 Barnyard Lodge No. 1 April 8, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
365 A Battling Duet April 15, 1928 Unknown Not Publicly Available
366 The Flying Age April 22, 1928 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available
367 Barnyard Artists April 29, 1928 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Cartoon Link
368 A Jungle Triangle May 6, 1928 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Not Publicly Available
369 Coast To Coast May 13, 1928 Frank Moser Also known as "Koast To Koast".
370 The War Bride May 20, 1928 Paul Terry
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "In The Army" for TV release.
371 Happy Days May 27, 1928 Unknown Not Publicly Available
372 The Flight That Failed June 3, 1928 Not Publicly Available
373 Puppy Love June 10, 1928 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
With TV Titles.
374 Ride 'Em Cowboy June 17, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
375 The Mouse's Bride June 24, 1928 Unknown
With TV Titles.
376 City Slickers July 1, 1928 Harry Bailey Cartoon Link Missing some scenes.
377 The Huntsman July 8, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser
With TV Titles.
378 The Baby Show July 15, 1928 Unknown
This Print Has The Wrong Title Card. Missing Scenes.
 Missing some scenes.
379 The Early Bird July 22, 1928 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available
380 Outnumbered July 29, 1928 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Not Publicly Available
381 Our Little Nell August 5, 1928 Unknown Not Publicly Available
382 Sunny Italy August 12, 1928 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
With TV Titles.
383 A Cross-Country Run August 19, 1928 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey Lost film
384 In The Bag August 26, 1928 Unknown
With TV Titles.
 Retitled "The Picnic" for TV release.
385 Static September 2, 1928 Cartoon Link
386 Alaska Or Bust September 9, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
387 Sunday on the Farm September 16, 1928 Paul Terry & John Foster
With TV Titles.
388 High Seas September 23, 1928 Mannie Davis
Missing Scenes.
 Missing some scenes.
390 The Magnetic Bat September 30, 1928 Paul Terry
Not Publicly Available. (In Original B&W Form)
 Retitled "Batter Up" for TV release.
391 Cure or Kill October 7, 1928 Jerry Shields
This Print Has The Wrong Title Card.
 Also known as “Kill or Cure”.
392 Dinner Time October 14, 1928 Paul Terry &
John Foster
First Sound Cartoon.
 First Van Beuren sound cartoon. Released one month before Steamboat Willie.
393 Monkey Love October 14, 1928 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Not Publicly Available Released the same day as Dinner Time. The first instance of two Aesop Fable cartoons releasing on the same day.
394 The Big Game October 21, 1928 Paul Terry & Harry Bailey
B&W Version Here
 Was later renamed to "Grampus And Scrappy” for TV release. Later redrawn colorized in the 1970s.
395 Gridiron Demons October 28, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Cartoon Link
396 The Laundry Man November 4, 1928 Paul Terry Not Available Online
397 Caught In A Draft November 11, 1928 Unknown Not Publicly Available
398 A Polar Flight November 18, 1928 Paul Terry Lost film
399 On the Links November 25, 1928 Unknown
European Airing.
400 The Fishing Fool December 2, 1928 Paul Terry & Frank Moser
401 A Day Off December 9, 1928 Paul Terry & John Foster
Missing Scenes.
 Missing some scenes.
402 Barnyard Politics December 16, 1928 Paul Terry
403 Stage Struck December 23, 1928 Paul Terry & John Foster The 2nd sound Aesop Fable released.

Was once considered lost but has since been found.

404 Flying Hoofs December 23, 1928 Unknown
Missing Scenes.
 The second instance of an Aesop Fable cartoon releasing on the same day. Missing some scenes.
405 The Mail Man December 30, 1928 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Not Publicly Available

1929

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
406 Land O' Cotton January 6, 1929 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Pathé Exchange
407 A White Elephant January 13, 1929 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields
With TV Titles.
 Also known as "The White Elephant".
408 Snapping the Whip January 20, 1929 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Retitled "Roller Skates" for TV release.
409 The Break of the Day January 27, 1929 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis
410 Sweet Adeline February 3, 1929 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
411 Wooden Money February 10, 1929 Paul Terry & John Foster
With TV Titles.
412 The Queen Bee February 17, 1929 Paul Terry & Jerry Shields Not Publicly Available
413 Grandma's House February 24, 1929 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
414 Back To The Soil March 3, 1929 Not Publicly Available
415 A Lad and His Lamp March 10, 1929
TV Release.
416 The Black Duck March 17, 1929
TV Release.
417 The Big Burg March 24, 1929 Paul Terry & Frank Moser
Sound Version Unavailable.
 Sound reissue.
418 The Under Dog March 31, 1929 Unknown
1970’s Colorized Version. With Full Cartoon.
Original B&W Version. 1930’s Home Movie Cutdown.
 Redrawn colorized in the 1970s.
419 The Cop's Bride April 7, 1929 Paul Terry
Missing Scenes.
 This cartoon is only publicly available from a partial recording of a public screening.
420 Presto Chango April 14, 1929 A sound reissue of the 1927 short "The Magician".
421 The Water Cure April 14, 1929 Released on the same day as the short "Presto Chango".
422 The Big Shot April 21, 1929 Not Publicly Available
423 The Fight Game April 26, 1929 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
424 Homeless Cats April 26, 1929 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available Released on the same day as the short "The Fight Game".
425 Skating Hounds April 28, 1929 Paul Terry & Mannie Davis Sound reissue of 1927 short "Cracked Ice".
426 The Little Game Hunter May 5, 1929 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Cartoon Link Missing scenes.
427 The Faithful Pup May 12, 1929 Paul Terry Sound reissue of 1927 short "A Dog's Day".
428 The Ball Park May 19, 1929
European Airing.
429 Custard Pies May 26, 1929 Sound reissue of 1925 short "The Pie Man".
430 Fish Day May 26, 1929 Not Publicly Available Released on the same day as "Custard Pies".
432 The Polo Match June 2, 1929 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available

(In Original Silent Form)

 Reissued with sound in 1932 under the name "Happy Polo".
433 Wood Choppers June 9, 1929 Re-edited sound reissue of 1924 short "Lumber Jacks".
434 Snow Birds June 9, 1929 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Released on the same day as "Wood Choppers".
435 April Showers June 16, 1929 Paul Terry Not Publicly Available
436 Concentrate June 23, 1929 Re-edited sound reissue of 1925 short "Hold That Thought".
437 Kidnapped June 23, 1929 Not Publicly Available Released on the same day as "Concentrate".
438 In His Cups June 30, 1929 Not Publicly Available
459 The Jail Breakers July 7, 1929
460 Cold Steel July 7, 1929 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available Released on the same day as "The Jail Breakers".
461 The Farmer's Goat July 14, 1929 Paul Terry & John Foster Not Publicly Available
462 House Cleaning Time July 21, 1929 Paul Terry Sound reissue of 1925 short "Clean Up Week".
463 By Land And Air July 21, 1929 John Foster Not Publicly Available Released on the same day as "House Cleaning Time".
464 A Midsummer's Day Dream July 28, 1929 Unknown
Silent Cartoon Fragments (Sound Version Lost)
 Retitled "Day Dream" for TV release. Was both released in silent and sound forms.
465 Bughouse College Days August 4, 1929 Paul Terry Sound reissue of 1925 short "Bugville Field Day".
466 Three Game Guys August 4, 1929 Cartoon Link Released on the same day as "Bughouse College Days".
467 The Enchanted Flute August 11, 1929 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available
468 A Stone Age Romance August 18, 1929 Paul Terry
Japanese Airing.
 Sound reissue of 1925 short "When Men Were Men".
469 Wash Day August 18, 1929 Mannie Davis Not Publicly Available Released on the same day as "A Stone Age Romance".
470 The Cabaret August 25, 1929 Paul Terry & Frank Moser Not Publicly Available The last exclusive silent film made by Paul Terry.
471 The Fruitful Farm September 1, 1929 Paul Terry & John Foster Lost film
472 The Big Scare September 1, 1929 Paul Terry
With Reissue Titles.
 Sound reissue of 1925 short "The End Of The World". Last Aesop Fable cartoon made by Paul Terry.
473 The Jungle Fool September 15, 1929 Mannie Davis & John Foster
Japanese Airing.
 The first cartoon branded as Aesop Sound Fables, though silent Film Fables were still distributed until 1930.
474 The Fly's Bride September 29, 1929 Harry Bailey & John Foster
475 Summertime October 11, 1929 John Foster
476 The Mill Pond October 18, 1929
477 The Barnyard Melody November 1, 1929 Mannie Davis & John Foster Retitled "Music Hath Charms" for TV release. Not to be confused with the 1936 Oswald short of the same name.
478 Tuning In November 10, 1929 Unknown
Colorized Version.
Original B&W Version.
 Redrawn colorized in the 1970s.
479 The Night Club November 24, 1929 Mannie Davis & John Foster
480 A Close Call December 1, 1929 Harry Bailey & John Foster The first Milton and Rita cartoon to be more based on Mickey Mouse.

1930

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
481 Ship Ahoy January 5, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis Pathé Exchange This cartoon’s sound was once considered lost, but has since been found.
482 The Iron Man January 19, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey Milton Mouse makes a cameo appearance in this short.
483 Singing Saps February 2, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis Not to be confused with the 1930 Oswald short “The Singing Sap”, released the same year.
484 Sky Skippers February 16, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey
485 Good Old Schooldays March 2, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis
486 Dixie Days March 9, 1930 Retitled "Uncle Tom And Little Eva" by Official Films for home movie release.
487 Foolish Follies March 16, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey
488 Western Whoopee April 13, 1930
489 The Haunted Ship April 27, 1930 John Foster, Harry Bailey, & Mannie Davis The first cartoon to feature Van Beuren's Waffles and Don duo, who would continue making appearances until 1931 when they were replaced with Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry duo.
490 Oom Pah Pah May 11, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey
With Spanish Titles.
491 Noah Knew His Ark May 25, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis Released by Official Films for home movie release.
492 A Bugville Romance June 8, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey The last Van Beuren cartoon to have had both silent & sound versions made for it, as Van Beuren would stop distributing silent cartoons after this point.
493 A Romeo Robin June 22, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis
494 Jungle Jazz July 6, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey
495 Snow Time July 20, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis
496 Hot Tamale August 3, 1930 John Foster Features Milton & Rita Mouse.
497 Laundry Blues August 17, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis
498 Frozen Frolics August 31, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey Features Waffles and Don.
499 Farm Foolery September 14, 1930 John Foster Not to be confused with the 1949 Paramount cartoon of the same name.
500 Circus Capers September 28, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey Features Milton & Rita Mouse.
501 Midnight October 12, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis
502 The Big Cheese October 26, 1930 John Foster
503 Gypped in Egypt November 9, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis Features Waffles and Don.
504 The Office Boy November 23, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey Features Milton & Rita Mouse.
505 Stone Age Stunts December 7, 1930 John Foster & Mannie Davis Features Milton & Rita Mouse.
506 The King of Bugs December 21, 1930 John Foster & Harry Bailey

1931

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
507 A Toytown Tale January 4, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis Pathé Exchange
508 Red Riding Hood January 18, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey The last cartoon distributed by Pathé Exchange, who would merge with RKO Pictures a couple weeks later.

The last Milton & Rita Mouse cartoon to use Mickey Mouse-like designs as Walt Disney forced Van Beuren to stop using these designs after this cartoon's release.

509 The Animal Fair February 1, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis RKO-Pathé Pictures The first Aesop Fable cartoon released under the RKO-Pathé name.
510 Cowboy Blues February 15, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
511 Radio Racket March 1, 1931 John Foster
512 College Capers March 15, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
513 Old Hokum Bucket March 29, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
514 Cinderella Blues April 12, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
515 Mad Melody April 26, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
516 The Fly Guy May 10, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
517 Play Ball May 24, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
518 Fisherman's Luck June 13, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
519 Pale Face Pup June 22, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
520 Makin' 'Em Move July 5, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey Retitled "In A Cartoon Studio" by Official Films for home movie release.
521 Fun on the Ice July 19, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis Retitled "Frisky Frolics" for TV release. Not to be confused with the 1930 short "Frozen Frolics".
522 The Big Game August 3, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey Not Publicly Available
523 Love in a Pond August 17, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
With Reissue Titles.
524 Fly Hi August 31, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
Original B&W Version.
Colorized Version.
 Retitled "Love Bugs" for TV release. Was later redrawn colorized in the 1970s.
525 The Family Shoe September 14, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
1940’s Home Movie Release.
 Retitled "The Golden Goose" by Official Films for home movie release.
526 Fairyland Follies September 28, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
527 Horse Cops October 12, 1931 John Foster & John MacManus
528 Cowboy Cabaret October 26, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis
529 In Dutch November 9, 1931 John Foster & Harry Bailey
530 The Last Dance November 23, 1931 John Foster & Mannie Davis

1932

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
531 Toy Time January 27, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey RKO Radio Pictures The first Aesop Fable released under the RKO name. The final appearance of Milton And Rita Mouse. Retitled "Toyland Adventure" by Official Films for home movie release.
532 A Romeo Monk February 20, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis
With Reissue Titles.
533 Fly Frolic March 5, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
534 The Cat's Canary March 26, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis Retitled "The Cat's Dilemma" by official Films for home movie release.
535 Magic Art April 25, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
536 Happy Polo May 14, 1932 John Foster Sound reissue of 1929 short "The Polo Match".
537 Spring Antics May 21, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis
538 Circus Romance June 25, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey Reuses tons of animation from 1930 short "Circus Capers" & 1931 short "The Animal Fair".
539 The Farmerette June 28, 1932
540 The Stone Age Error July 9, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis Sometimes misspelled "Stone Age Terror".
541 Chinese Jinks July 23, 1932
542 The Ball Game July 30, 1932 John Foster & George Rufle
543 The Wild Goose Chase August 12, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis
544 Nursery Scandal August 26, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
With Reissue Titles.
545 Bring 'Em Back Half Shot September 9, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis
546 Down in Dixie September 23, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
With Reissue Titles.
547 A Cat-Fish Romance October 7, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis
Missing Scenes.
 Missing a few scenes.
548 Feathered Follies October 21, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
549 Venice Vamp November 4, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis
550 Hokum Hotel November 18, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
551 Piccaninny Blues December 12, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis Sometimes misspelled "Pickaninny Blues".
552 A Yarn of Wool December 16, 1932 John Foster & Harry Bailey
553 Bugs & Books December 30, 1932 John Foster & Mannie Davis

1933

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
554 Silvery Moon January 13, 1933 John Foster & Mannie Davis RKO Radio Pictures Released by Official Films under the name "Candy Town" for home movie release.
555 A.M To P.M January 20, 1933 Harry Bailey This cartoon's art style would later be used for Van Beuren's 'The Little King' cartoons. The first of 2 cartoon’s to feature character “Sentinel Louey”.
556 Tumble Down Town January 27, 1933 John Foster & Harry Bailey Also Spelled "Tumbledown Town".
557 Opening Night February 10, 1933 Mannie Davis First appearance of Cubby Bear, who would go on to appear in cartoons till the following year.
558 Panicky Pup February 24, 1933 John Foster & Harry Bailey
559 Love's Labor Won March 10, 1933 John Foster & Mannie Davis Features Cubby Bear.
560 The Last Mail March 24, 1933 Mannie Davis Features Cubby Bear.
561 Runaway Blackie April 7, 1933 Harry Bailey
562 Bubbles & Troubles April 28, 1933 Mannie Davis Features Cubby Bear.
563 A Dizzy Day May 5, 1933 Harry Bailey This cartoon's art style would later be used for Van Beuren's 'The Little King' cartoons. The second of 2 cartoon’s to feature character “Sentinel Louey”.
564 Barking Dogs May 18, 1933 Mannie Davis Features Cubby Bear.
565 The Bully's End June 16, 1933 Harry Bailey
566 Indian Whoopee July 7, 1933 Mannie Davis Features Cubby Bear.
567 Fresh Ham July 12, 1933 Mannie Davis & Steve Mufatti Features Cubby Bear.
568 Rough on Rats July 14, 1933 Harry Bailey Retitled "The Three Kittens" By Official Films for home movie release. The last Aesop Fable released that didn’t feature Cubby Bear.
569 The Nut Factory August 11, 1933 Mannie Davis[9] Features Cubby Bear.
570 Cubby's World Flight August 25, 1933 Hugh Harman &Rudolf Ising[9] Features Cubby Bear. Outsourced to Harman-Ising Productions.
571 Cubby's Picnic October 6, 1933 Steve Mufatti & Eddie Donnelly[9] Features Cubby Bear. Retitled "Picnic Problems" by Official Films for home movie release.
572 The Gay Gaucho November 3, 1933 Rollin Hamilton & Thomas McKimson[9] Features Cubby Bear. Outsourced to Harman-Ising Productions. Retitled "Gay Gaucho" by Official Films for home movie release.
573 Galloping Fanny December 1, 1933 Steve Mufatti & Eddie Donnelly[9] Features Cubby Bear. Retitled "Galloping Hoofs" by Official Films for home movie release.
574 Croon Crazy December 29, 1933 Steve Mufatti[9]
With Reissue Titles.
 Features Cubby Bear.

1934

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# Title Release Date Director Distributor Film Notes
575 Sinister Stuff January 26, 1934 Steve Muffati[9] RKO Radio Pictures Features Cubby Bear.

Retitled "The Villian Pursues Her" by Official Films for home movie & TV release, and later colorized in the 1970s.

576 Goode Knight February 23, 1934 Vernon Stallings[9] Features Cubby Bear.

Retitled "Robin Hood Rides Again" by Official Films for home movie release.

577 How's Crops? March 23, 1934 Vernon Stallings[9] Features Cubby Bear.

Retitled "Brownie's Victory Garden" by Official Films for home movie release.

578 Cubby's Stratosphere Flight April 20, 1934 Vernon Stallings[9] Features Cubby Bear.
579 Mild Cargo May 18, 1934 Vernon Stallings[9] Features Cubby Bear.

Retitled "Brownie Bucks The Jungle" by Official Films for home movie release.

580 Fiddlin' Fun June 15, 1934 Vernon Stallings[9] Features Cubby Bear.

The final Aesop Fable cartoon released.


Unreleased

Title Intended Release Date Director Intended Distributor Film Notes
Mischievous Mice 1934 Hugh Harman & Rudolf Ising[9] RKO Radio Pictures Features Cubby Bear. Outsourced to Harman-Ising Productions. Cancelled after animation production was done for unknown reasons, but was later released to TV with an added soundtrack in 1947.

Legacy

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Aesop's Fables provided inspiration to Walt Disney to found the Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, Missouri, where he and Ub Iwerks co-created the Laugh-O-Grams and the Alice Comedies. Even into 1930, Disney wanted his cartoons to be as funny as the series.[17][18]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ From May 1924 to September 1926, Max Fleischer had released the series Song Car-Tunes made in DeForest Phonofilm but only the music, not dialogue, is synched to the bouncing ball gimmick.

References

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  1. ↑ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 18-20, 49–50. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  2. ↑ Erickson, Hal (2020). A Van Beuren Production: A History of the 619 Cartoons, 875 Live Action Shorts, Four Feature Films and One Serial of Amedee Van Beuren. McFarland & Co.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ↑ Maltin 1987, p. 129.
  4. ↑ Crafton 1993, p. 191.
  5. ↑ "National Film Preservation Foundation: Happy-Go-Luckies (1923)". www.filmpreservation.org. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Animation from Van Beuren Studios". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on August 26, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Aesop's Fables Theatrical Cartoon Series". Big Cartoon DataBase. Retrieved November 13, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ Erickson, Hal (2020). A Van Beuren Production: A History of the 619 Cartoons, 875 Live Action Shorts, Four Feature Films and One Serial of Amedee Van Beuren. McFarland & Co.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 69. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
  10. ↑ Stanchfield, Steve (January 8, 2026). "A New Year, New Old Mice!!! "Mischievous Mice" (1934)". Cartoon Research. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Development, PodBean. "May 7 - Popeye The Union Man | Labor History in 2:00". laborhistoryin2.podbean.com. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Early NY Animator Profiles: John Foster |". cartoonresearch.com. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Michael Sporn Animation – Splog » Another Vince Cafarelli Miscellany". Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Aesop's Fables Studio [us]". IMDb. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Van Beuren Studios [us]". IMDb. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  16. ↑ https://www.google.com/books/edition/Exhibitors_Daily_Review/7Wfpgl14M3AC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22One+Good+Turn%22+1923+aesop&pg=PA997&printsec=frontcover
  17. ↑ "Walt Disney's Laugh-O-grams, 1921-1923". Silent Film Festival. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  18. ↑ Maltin 1987, p. 36.

Bibliography

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  • Crafton, Donald (1993). Before Mickey: The Animated Film, 1898–1928. University of Chicago Press.
  • Gifford, Denis (1990). American Animated Films: The Silent Era, 1897–1929. McFarland and Company.
  • Maltin, Leonard (1987). Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons. Penguin Books.
  • Solomon, Charles (1994). The History of Animation: Enchanted Drawings. Outlet Books Company.
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