All Films

Gabby Goes Fishing

1941 • 7 min • United States of America

Gabby teaches a young boy how to fish, even though the boy was doing much better without him.

Chapayev is with Us

1941 • 8 min • Soviet Union

Short propaganda film released to raise army morale during first months of war. Civil War hero and Red Army commander Vasily Chapayev (killed in 1919 by White Army officers then drowned in the Ural river) swims ashore but it's the summer of 1941. Chapayev asks who are Soviets fighting off this time, hears that it's Germans once again and then gives an inspiring speech. He is played by Boris Babochkin who famously portrayed Chapayev in 1934 biopic.

Flicker Memories

1941 • 8 min • United States of America

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, clips from several unidentified silent films are woven into a story, with humorous commentary by Smith.

Sniffles Bells the Cat

1941 • 8 min • United States of America

Sniffles the mouse's friends talk him into putting a bell around the neck of the troublesome house cat.

Some More of Samoa

1941 • 17 min • United States of America

The Stooges are tree surgeons who are enlisted by a rich old man to find a mate for his rare puckerless persimmon tree. The boys sail to the tropical island of Rhum-Boogie to find the tree. When they arrive they are captured by the natives and will be eaten unless Curly marries the Chief's ugly daughter. The boys escape with the tree and, after a confrontation with an alligator, sail off with their prize.

Uncle Joey Comes to Town

1941 • 6 min • United States of America

The spry, fun-loving, genial and enterprising Uncle Joey Mouse comes to the big city to visit his nephews who live in the basement of a large mansion. The butler sets the dining table elaborately for a meal, but the mice have other ideas; they scurry up on the table and, using the tableware and food for equipment, start a baseball game.

The Haunted Mouse

1941 • 6 min • United States of America

A starving cat wandering in the wilderness sees a sign that says "Ma's Place / Home Cooking / 3 Miles". The cat speeds into town, without noticing the sign that says "Ghost Town / Population 100 Ghosts". One of these ghosts is a mouse eager to get revenge on cats for having tormented him in life.

I Look at You

1941 • 3 min

Alan Ladd was discovered by Sue Carol for his incredible voice in radio. And then she married him. In I Look At You, he is sweet and graceful. And at the very beginning of his career in film. He sings and leads Rita Rio's all-girl band while she dances around him.

The Flying Bear

1941 • 9 min • United States of America

Barney's an aviation mechanic for the Army. His plane is a cute little prop that's not only much smaller than the jets but much more anthropomorphic.

The Thrifty Pig

1941 • 5 min • United States of America

The Three Little Pigs sell Canadian war bonds.

The Heckling Hare

1941 • 7 min • United States of America

Bugs is being chased by hunting dog Willoughby, and outsmarts him at every turn, until the end, where they outsmart the audience together.

On Guard

1941 • 3 min • United States of America

Willie Howard is a guard on sentry duty sent to the mess hall where pretty girls are present to entertain the troops in this soundie.

Notes to You

1941 • 8 min • United States of America

Without success, Porky Pig constantly tries to silence an alley cat who has been disturbing his slumber by constantly singing loudly.

The Texas Marshal

1941 • 59 min • United States of America

Local "patriot's league" leader secretly kills off ranchers, buys up their estates, which are undermined with tin ore; Marshal and singing cowpoke team up to find villain and motive.

I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem

1941 • 3 min • United States of America

The Delta Rhythm Boys perform "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem."

Truant Officer Donald

1941 • 7 min • United States of America

Donald catches his nephews swimming on a school day. He thinks he's made an easy catch, but the boys are much more resourceful than that. When he tries to smoke them out of their clubhouse, they put three roast turkeys in their bed and dress one boy as an angel.

Soldaten von morgen

1941 • 18 min • Germany

Propaganda short by Alfred Weidenmann.

Jive, Little Gypsy, Jive

1941 • 3 min

A Soundie with Bobby Sherwood’s Orchestra, The Three Cheers, and Diana Castillo.

Porky's Bear Facts

1941 • 7 min • United States of America

Porky Pig works hard on his farm all year. On a neighboring farm, a bear lazes around and allows his animals to be idle. The winter comes, and he has nothing to eat.

When the Pie Was Opened

1941 • 8 min • United Kingdom

Surrealism, avant-garde sound montage, and irreverent wit might be the last thing you'd expect from a government-sponsored film about wartime cookery. But director, artist, animator and all-round firework of a man Len Lye specialised in the unexpected. A simple tale of a mother cheering up her daughter with a pie from her rationing-stricken pantry (interestingly the war is never directly referred to) is skilfully crafted into a work of real artistic depth, while retaining an unpretentious charm.

We, the Animals - Squeak!

1941 • 9 min • United States of America

Porky hosts a radio program, where animals tell their stories. The guest star is Kansas City Kitty, the best mouser in the country. She tells the story of her life, including her marriage to Tom Collins, the birth of Little Patrick (not necessarily in that order), and the turning point of her life. The mice have plotted out a major operation like gangsters. They sneak out and kidnap Patrick and hold him hostage...

It's a Hap-Hap-Happy Day

1941 • 7 min • United States of America

Gabby goes camping with the Mayor.

The Heart of Britain

1941 • 32 min • United Kingdom

The Heart of Britain (1941) depicts wartime life in the North and Midlands, contrasting tranquil countryside with the grit of industry. From Sheffield steelworkers and Lancashire cotton mills to ARP squads, concerts, and choirs, the film highlights resilience in the face of bombing and concludes with the building of a Whitley bomber as a symbol of Britain’s strength.

The Great Swindle

1941 • 58 min • United States of America

In this mystery, an insurance investigator must find the arsonists behind the burning of a warehouse. The detective does get some good photographs as evidence, but they are stolen from his apartment. He really isn't a great sleuth and winds up accusing everyone but the real culprit of the crime. As a result, he loses his job and must perform the investigation on his own.