Not so much a remake of Sock-a-bye Baby as it is a variation on a theme.
The Fleischers, toward the end of the studio's existence, for whatever reason, chose to do one or two thematically similar shorts that copied (somewhat) earlier shorts in the Popeye series. Given that Famous Studios practically strip-mined the old Fleischers for ideas (and usually just pointed up how poor their shorts were in comparison), Max and Dave can be given some slack here. Particularly as this cartoon is perhaps slightly better, given that it has Jack Mercer and a funnier ending. The animation is superb, though the sight gags in the earlier short are more effective. Both are very good work. Well worth seeking out. Most recommended.
- llltdesq
- 9 अक्टू॰ 2003