The Mad Hatter

. . . gets deposited by the wind considered to be a "new character" in the Woodpecker Multiverse? Good question. For anyone with a complete compendium of all 200-plus theatrically-released Woody animated shorts, one could simply check the indexes to see at a quick glance whether or not this particular waterfowl appeared in other cartoons besides THE MAD HATTER. However, even if this is the gander's sole appearance, it could still be considered a significant player, such as the Brothers Warner unforgettable one-shot wonder, Michigan J. Frog. Speaking of obscure personages, Woody's creator/producer Walter himself talks about many such lesser-known entities under the auspices of "Creating New Characters" for his Woody-Verse during the 26th installment of his live-action Woody Woodpecker TV show series, Behind the Scenes with Walt.

. . . such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck frequently star in episodes which finds them venturing onto film studio lots. Some of W. Dizzy's derivative personages, such as Mick the Mouse and Don the Duck even interacted with their live-action puppeteer himself, just as Max F. And his Coco the Clown had done decades earlier. Universal, of course, specializes in being a House of Horror. That's why its main classic AI property, Woody the Woodpecker, has such a monstrous "laugh" and always is attacking others through some barbaric or fiendish mechanism. Naturally, when he shows up at Universal's Studio during the filming of a rare romance flick, he's fired immediately for scaring the lead actress.

Indeed, the rise of the short Woodpecker is in the 40's! Honestly, it's very difficult to give an average or low note pros short this time because all are fantastic.

And Mad Hatter is no different, launched in 1948 by Lantz studios, brings a wonderful animation with movements compared with Warner and Disney. And the short has influences of Disney, being directed by Dick Lundy. The Woodpecker receives a letter saying that he will make a screen test in the studio Bee Movies, of course, it should go elegant, then takes his hat and puts it on his head, but as she dirty and old ends up being destroyed by insects. So Woodpecker will buy a new hat in Leoncio shop, where he does everything to put the hat on the head of Woodpecker. After much confusion happens, the hat moves alone and let the Woodpecker crazy and want your hat anyway, leaving an influence of Disney, where his character Donald also goes through similar situations.

With so much confusion, the Woodpecker in the end destroys the roof of the film studio and do not get the test. Woodpecker gets angry and appears the girl of dreams and the Woodpecker finds a way and gives it his laugh ....

The short is very good, deserves to be recognized. I do not understand the 6.2 rating it should be at least 6.8. And some episodes of the 60 have higher grades, which is kind of wrong.

Woodpecker is very beautiful here, he is very charismatic. Leoncio is also very charismatic. And the goose is also funny.

Fred Brunish funds are full of color and give that line the episode. And the music of Darrell Calker is fantastic, in 1948 he is still in his prime, with many beautiful compositions. Little did that months later, The Woodpecker Song would be a tremendous success.

Was very fond of Woody Woodpecker and his cartoons as a child. Still get much enjoyment out of them now as a young adult, even if there are more interesting in personality cartoon characters and better overall cartoons.

That is in no way knocking Woody, because many of his cartoons are a lot of fun to watch and more and also still like him a lot as a character. Always have gotten much enjoyment out of Woody and Wally Walrus' cartoons and their chemistry together. 'The Mad Hatter' is not one of their best, but is still colourful and entertaining with Woody and Wally's interplay and some well-executed gags compensating for a story that is rather formulaic and occasionally improbable (even for a cartoon).

While there are more interesting characters, Woody is an amusing character and never too obnoxious. His interplay with Wally is truly inspired, while Wally is incredibly funny here especially in the latter parts.

As ever, the animation is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth backgrounds.

Music is another strength here. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The writing is amusing and chuckle-worthy enough and the gags are well-timed and often hilarious. The ending is brilliant, one of the funniest in a Woody/Wally cartoon.

Voice acting as usual is solid.

Overall, colourful and entertaining outing with Woody and Wally. 8/10 Bethany Cox