At the army base one night, as Private Gandy and Sergeant Sourpuss are sleeping, Gandy has a nightmare.At the army base one night, as Private Gandy and Sergeant Sourpuss are sleeping, Gandy has a nightmare.At the army base one night, as Private Gandy and Sergeant Sourpuss are sleeping, Gandy has a nightmare.
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Tom Morrison
- Gandy Goose
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- (uncredited)
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- John Foster
- Isadore Klein(uncredited)
- Donald McKee(uncredited)
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Army nightmares
Have mainly found the Terrytoons interesting to view, and they are from personal stance to be seen mainly for anybody wanting to see (generally) older cartoons made by lesser known and lower-budget studios. Their quality is wildly variable, very consistent in music, consistent over-time in animation and always has been hit and miss when it comes to the characterisation and content (even they though have also shown signs of improving).
1942 was again an inconsistent year for Terrytoons, which was not unexpected as that was the case with the previous years too. Most ranged between average to decent, none great, although with a few weak ones. Seen as part of my want to see as many of the available Terrytoons cartoons as possible, 'Night Life in the Army' is one of the better 1942 Terrytoons cartoons and in the better half of their output. Not mind-blowing but above average and as far as the Gandy and Sourpuss, two of the studio's better recurring characters once Gandy grew on me, it's one of the best of that series.
As ever with Terrytoons, the best asset is the music, which is outstanding but one doesn't expect any less. It is beautifully and cleverly orchestrated and arranged, is terrific fun to listen to and the lively energy is present throughout, doing so well with adding to the action. The other standout of the pros is the animation, which at this point of Terrytoons' output had come on a long way since the studio first started and that is obvious in 'Night Life in the Army'. The ambitious, elaborate detail in the backgrounds is on display, and fluidity of drawing and movement continues to improve, and it's neatly synchronised.
Many well timed and amusing moments, most hit more than they miss, and there is evidence frequently, especially in the middle, of energy and charm that doesn't feel forced. The dream/nightmare sequences are very imaginative visually and have some very well executed gags, this is one of the funnier and more inventive Gandy and Sourpuss cartoons on this front. Gandy is far more compelling and likeable here and in his pairing with Sourpass than he was in his earlier solo outings. Sourpuss is generally the funnier and more interesting character who doesn't disappoint and matches Gandy well, their dynamic is nicely done and makes more sense than it does sound on paper. Gandy is well voiced, not too cutesy.
'Night Life in the Army's' story again though is very slight, the premise is familiar , both for Terrytoons and animation in general and the execution is less than fresh. Sourpuss' voice sounds a little strange at times.
Did feel too that 'Night Life in the Army' ran out of gas and ideas at the end, on a somewhat predictable cop out.
Still though, it is an above average cartoon and one of the best in the Gandy and Sourpuss series. 7/10 Bethany Cox
1942 was again an inconsistent year for Terrytoons, which was not unexpected as that was the case with the previous years too. Most ranged between average to decent, none great, although with a few weak ones. Seen as part of my want to see as many of the available Terrytoons cartoons as possible, 'Night Life in the Army' is one of the better 1942 Terrytoons cartoons and in the better half of their output. Not mind-blowing but above average and as far as the Gandy and Sourpuss, two of the studio's better recurring characters once Gandy grew on me, it's one of the best of that series.
As ever with Terrytoons, the best asset is the music, which is outstanding but one doesn't expect any less. It is beautifully and cleverly orchestrated and arranged, is terrific fun to listen to and the lively energy is present throughout, doing so well with adding to the action. The other standout of the pros is the animation, which at this point of Terrytoons' output had come on a long way since the studio first started and that is obvious in 'Night Life in the Army'. The ambitious, elaborate detail in the backgrounds is on display, and fluidity of drawing and movement continues to improve, and it's neatly synchronised.
Many well timed and amusing moments, most hit more than they miss, and there is evidence frequently, especially in the middle, of energy and charm that doesn't feel forced. The dream/nightmare sequences are very imaginative visually and have some very well executed gags, this is one of the funnier and more inventive Gandy and Sourpuss cartoons on this front. Gandy is far more compelling and likeable here and in his pairing with Sourpass than he was in his earlier solo outings. Sourpuss is generally the funnier and more interesting character who doesn't disappoint and matches Gandy well, their dynamic is nicely done and makes more sense than it does sound on paper. Gandy is well voiced, not too cutesy.
'Night Life in the Army's' story again though is very slight, the premise is familiar , both for Terrytoons and animation in general and the execution is less than fresh. Sourpuss' voice sounds a little strange at times.
Did feel too that 'Night Life in the Army' ran out of gas and ideas at the end, on a somewhat predictable cop out.
Still though, it is an above average cartoon and one of the best in the Gandy and Sourpuss series. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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- Jan 31, 2019
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- Runtime7 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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