This is a beautifully animated operatic Silly Symphony, and I love it. The Persephone myth provided the basis for this animated production, showcasing the emergence of the seasonal cycle. I studied world mythology as a hobby. Beside the animation, I also love the use of two different kinds of music for the two different worlds: classical for the upper world and jazz (in the influence of Cab Calloway) for Hell.
You know, I had learned that this cartoon was also the first attempt by the Disney animators to animate'realistic' human figures in preparation for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The animators faithfully translated Albert Hurter's proposed character poses and gestures into their realized designs. After realizing that a greater knowledge of anatomy was required in order to produce believable human animation, Disney hired Don Graham, who held anatomy classes to prepare the animators.
So anyway, I really love this Silly Symphony cartoon.
You know, I had learned that this cartoon was also the first attempt by the Disney animators to animate'realistic' human figures in preparation for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The animators faithfully translated Albert Hurter's proposed character poses and gestures into their realized designs. After realizing that a greater knowledge of anatomy was required in order to produce believable human animation, Disney hired Don Graham, who held anatomy classes to prepare the animators.
So anyway, I really love this Silly Symphony cartoon.