Uncle Tom's Crabbin'
Originally released in 1927. Uncle Tom's Crabbin' is a animation film. directed by Otto Messmer. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A Yeti in the snow. Felix with knapsack journeying through the snow. He arrives amongst sunny fields of sunflowers. Uncle Tom is playing the banjo and his child is dancing. Felix joins in. The music wakes an angry man (dressed like a ring master). He uses his whip to break the banjo and threaten uncle Tom. Mammy is cooking pancakes. Felix turns her frying pan into a banjo using his whiskers as strings. The family dance again. The angry man chases them and Felix turns the banjo into a unicycle to escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
0h 5m
5 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncle Tom's Crabbin' about?
A Yeti in the snow. Felix with knapsack journeying through the snow. He arrives amongst sunny fields of sunflowers. Uncle Tom is playing the banjo and his child is dancing. Felix joins in. The musi...
Who directed Uncle Tom's Crabbin'?
Uncle Tom's Crabbin' was directed by Otto Messmer.
How long is Uncle Tom's Crabbin'?
Uncle Tom's Crabbin' has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Uncle Tom's Crabbin' released?
Uncle Tom's Crabbin' was released on November 14, 1927 in theaters.