Make Mine Freedom 1948 John Sutherland Productions, American Studies Institute at Harding College MGM Theatrical Cartoon Cartoon Characters: John Q. Add to favourite. Make Mine Freedom (1948) Posted by Patriots28560 at 11:52 AM. Download Cartoon … Joseph Barbera. Make Mine Freedom 1948 http://republicbroadcasting.org/news/make-mine-freedom/ Make Mine Freedom is an American propaganda cartoon released in 1948 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and produced by Fred Quimby. Cartoon parable presenting the American system of government as the best in the world. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. It's time we asked ourselves if we still know the freedoms intended for us by the Founding Fathers. This Cold War-era cartoon uses humor to tout the dangers of Communism and the benefits of capitalism. It called America[sic] the best place to live, when millions of Americans have been living in poverty for decades.[1]. Make Mine Freedom The cartoon attributes this to the U.S. [sic]capitalistic system, even though the compared countries were also capitalist back then (and still are). It would appear to me that the labor of actually creating this film was farmed out to other studios, and perhaps was even freelanced. Newer Post Older Post Home. Newer; Older × Web. Fun and Facts About America, John Sutherland Productions. Donald R. McClarey April 5, 2009 Darwin’s Progaganda Post has inspired me to post Make Mine Freedom, a cautionary tale from 1948 of what can happen when people exchange freedom for promises of endless government largesse. Check out the full list of winners. MAKE MINE FREEDOM (1948) Synopsis: John Q. Sure it has a different look to most 40s Hanna-Barbera cartoons, with the character designs more reminiscent of the style of Fritz Freleng, but the animation quality here is still vibrant, beautifully shaded and fluid with the drawing smooth enough too. Labels: Harding College, Make Mine Freedom. 2. No. Make Mine Freedom (1948) G 02/25/1948 (US) Animation, Documentary 9m User Score. Make Mine Freedom. Email This BlogThis! Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Director. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Make Mine Freedom. (or here) Make Mine Freedom. A snake oil salesman try to sell the American people 'happiness', exchange for their freedom, while one man stand up, against him. A sceptic—named John Q. Public—told people about the freedom part of the contract. It called America[sic] the best place to live, when millions of Americans have been living in poverty for decades. Pay extra close attention from about 8:30 on. An American propaganda film from the early Cold War. Make Mine Freedom is not a classic, but it is well done and will be of great interest for animation fans. Farm Bureau Beliefs-America’s unparalleled progress is based on freedom and dignity of the individual, sustained by basic moral and religious concepts.-Economic progress, cultural advancement, ethical and religious principles flourish best where people are … The cartoon every American NEEDS to see! "ISM" "Make Mine Freedom" Cartoon from 1948 Test Commodity Marketing. Benson and Sutherland rectified this problem in 1948 by retitling the film “Make Mine Freedom,” editing it from 24 minutes down to nine and a half, and releasing it alongside another short film at the first of Harding College’s Freedom Forums, events sponsored by corporations that, like the Sutherland cartoons, extolled the free-enterprise system. View production, box office, & company info, From the Depths of Obscurity - A Film General List, The Roth Show: Love Train-ing/Howard Stern/The Boom. Cartoon Animation. 9:30. Make Mine Freedom is very well-animated. The people still wanted it—than Q. Tags All tags. Comment: Comment. And, what can happen if America loses it's individuality and entrepreneurship in … 80.0% Did you like this video? This Cold War-era cartoon uses humor to tout the dangers of Communism and the benefits of capitalism. Public asked to drink it. Added to your profile favorites. See the fabulous presenters and gracious winners at this year's Oscars. Use the HTML below. The cartoon says that capitalism allowed U.S. wagers to buy more food, clothing, travel and entertainment than the wagers of any other people in the world, even during the depression. In depth information about Make Mine Freedom, produced by John Sutherland Productions, American Studies Institute at Harding College. 9:27 "Make Mine Freedom" Cartoon (1948) Crosby Devyn. 9:30. I voted Democrat because I'm too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves. Play Trailer; Cold War; Animation: Advertising; Capitalism Overview. A snake oil salesman try to sell the American people 'happiness', exchange for their freedom, while one man stand up, against him. It was free with signing a contract that—if they signed—would give away their freedom. This FAQ is empty. I voted Democrat because Freedom of Speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it. Public, and the snake oil salesman) appear to have been designed by Friz Freling's staff at Warner Brothers (he directed several capitalist-inspired shorts himself), while some of the secondary scenes appear to have been designed by Fred Moore, who may have been working for Walter Lantz Productions at the time (he also did a lot of animation for Walt Disney Productions). Archive ; Twitter ; Likes vote was recorded and will be displayed soon fine as long as nobody offended.: //www.archive.org/details/MakeMine1948, https: //communpedia.wikia.org/wiki/Make_Mine_Freedom? oldid=13814 's Oscars a registered User to use the rating. 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