I searched and couldn't find this topic here. I'm looking for your feedback. Back in the 1990's, I remember reading how Warner Brothers had locked away in a vault a number of WW2 cartoons because they contained strong racial content and jingoistic stereotypes. I remember as a kid seeing some of these cartoons. I can imagine how some would be offended by the content, but being that they are historic, should they be locked away, or just restricted access-for instance, only viewable to historians. What do you think?
If you goto that site I pointed out before, and scroll down to Images From the Homefront a few of those rather "stereotypical" toons can be seen. http://www.authentichistory.com/ww2.html#finaldays There used to be more, including one which even the name seems insulting today "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs". It was however a warped version of "Snow White" with stereotypical blacks portrayed in the most unflattering fashion. Here is a link to this ‘toon which was banned in the 1940s, but I don’t know about being "locked away". Coal Black And De Sebben Dwarfs Cartoon, Watch Video Online or this one has a quicker download: "Coal Black and De Sebben Dwarfs" - banned 1940s cartoon on Yahoo! Video There might be some which are "locked away", but this one can be viewed online at least. It does contain the sign on the sid of the Murder Inc. truck "midgets half price- Japs free" I do seem to remember another one, but more like "’Three little Pigs".
Check YouTube for "In the Fuhrer's Face"; there are a lot of images there from several Warner and Disney cartoons made during the war.
Hi Lias, I think they should be seen. I remember seeing some of these cartoons when I was younger too. I remember seeing some Bugs Bunny toons where he was either making fun of Tojo-and or Hitler. I think it would be a travesty to not have a chance to see these. If they keep this stuff locked away, then how are those future generations supposed to learn from some embarassment history? Just my two cents worth.
