This artist is amazing. I think I’ve seen some of his work, but don’t remember taking note of his name. Thanks so much for posting this!
Liverlips McCracken
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1 year ago
Best Set Catering: That’s one of the biggies at the Biscuits every year. Plus, in all the backstage politicking that goes on, everybody is angling to get a bigger piece of the pie next time.
A very impressive film, with many desert scenes of epic proportions, to befit its subject, a basset hound of similarly epic reputation and renown.
And an impressive poster… lovely indeed.
….
Not many credits listed on this one…
But our hero is played by the legendary, dreamy eyed, sandy-furred Petey O’Drool.
He may not be the steely jawed macho hound some imagine must play such a dog of action…
But his fearless, level gaze lets you know right away that he’s the epitome of cool, and can handle any villain or situation.
And that he could.
….
It’s hard to separate the myth from the reality, the legend from the hound…..
but enough of his storied career exists in military records to prove that his actual battles, missions and exploits earned his fame, with or without the embellishments.
There is controversy, as well, in modern times, over the nature of that fame… its value, and how it fits in with fluctuating modern views of colonialism, and of Arab culture and self rule…
the latter, something he defended passionately, sometimes risking his life, in spite of his loyalty to his country and its leaders, who only dangled self rule as a carrot on a stick to engage Arab partnership.
….
In any case, as an individual, a tangled combination of brave, flamboyant, reticent, heroic and perhaps sometimes wrongheaded, he’s a compelling subject for a film.
As played by Petey O’Drool, and rendered in the colors of the desert he loved, he’s a figure from whom you can’t look away.
I left this out…. but I remember reading in a description of him by a famous author who knew him (I think) that in his life after WWI, he professed to abhor fame, and wish for anonymity…
Claiming that he sought to be ignored, while walking the streets of London dressed in flowing white robes (much like the ones worn by his human imitator, in the bottom photo above).
As the author added, it wasn’t going to happen.
….
Maybe there’s a slim chance of going unnoticed in modern, multicultural Los Angeles or San Francisco dressed like that…
But in early 1920s London… riiiight.
….
On the other hand, he enlisted in various armed forces and other ventures, both British and French, under assumed names, and quit whenever he was discovered.
The lead plane of the second wave, W7, is at the museum that hosted last weekend’s airshow. It went over to Normandy a few years ago to participate in reenactment ceremonies.
Yes – and two of them are confident enough to eat from the hands. And pinch! My husband was even allowed to stroke one.
And no; that’s a friend.
As soon as the geese spot my husband and our friend, they attack from the middle of the pond! 😉
Kind of amazing.
Imagine holding the baby, and having to have absolute faith that the gorilla means no harm….
And just in case, that no level of motivation will enable her to shatter that glass.
Very sweet!
noses!
That is not a bow in her hair.
I’m afraid it is.
Look at her siblings arm.
He’s giving her bunny ears.
With his hoof. 😀
(It’s in the History of the Far Side in the chapter under mistakes.)
You are right! Good catch.
Thanks for pointing that out!
LOL!
Thanks.
I should have realised that…
He’s done the same thing in other cartoons.
This one is just a little harder to see.
I love it!
Me, too!
Release the Kracken!
No, no, whale.
You’re not supposed to eat the toothpicks.
buuuuurp!
This artist is amazing. I think I’ve seen some of his work, but don’t remember taking note of his name. Thanks so much for posting this!
Best Set Catering: That’s one of the biggies at the Biscuits every year. Plus, in all the backstage politicking that goes on, everybody is angling to get a bigger piece of the pie next time.
Definitely at the top of the list of priorities for Bassets!
Oh! Larry of Araby…..
A very impressive film, with many desert scenes of epic proportions, to befit its subject, a basset hound of similarly epic reputation and renown.
And an impressive poster… lovely indeed.
….
Not many credits listed on this one…
But our hero is played by the legendary, dreamy eyed, sandy-furred Petey O’Drool.
He may not be the steely jawed macho hound some imagine must play such a dog of action…
But his fearless, level gaze lets you know right away that he’s the epitome of cool, and can handle any villain or situation.
And that he could.
….
It’s hard to separate the myth from the reality, the legend from the hound…..
but enough of his storied career exists in military records to prove that his actual battles, missions and exploits earned his fame, with or without the embellishments.
There is controversy, as well, in modern times, over the nature of that fame… its value, and how it fits in with fluctuating modern views of colonialism, and of Arab culture and self rule…
the latter, something he defended passionately, sometimes risking his life, in spite of his loyalty to his country and its leaders, who only dangled self rule as a carrot on a stick to engage Arab partnership.
….
In any case, as an individual, a tangled combination of brave, flamboyant, reticent, heroic and perhaps sometimes wrongheaded, he’s a compelling subject for a film.
As played by Petey O’Drool, and rendered in the colors of the desert he loved, he’s a figure from whom you can’t look away.
I left this out…. but I remember reading in a description of him by a famous author who knew him (I think) that in his life after WWI, he professed to abhor fame, and wish for anonymity…
Claiming that he sought to be ignored, while walking the streets of London dressed in flowing white robes (much like the ones worn by his human imitator, in the bottom photo above).
As the author added, it wasn’t going to happen.
….
Maybe there’s a slim chance of going unnoticed in modern, multicultural Los Angeles or San Francisco dressed like that…
But in early 1920s London… riiiight.
….
On the other hand, he enlisted in various armed forces and other ventures, both British and French, under assumed names, and quit whenever he was discovered.
So who knows.
Thanks, Susan! Great write-up…….as usual!
.
NOSE!
😀
Strange way to advertise a travel location.
Come to Normandy…
Maybe get invaded!
Actually, it could be a later, satirical artwork… perhaps comparing the Normandy invasion to a vacation in France?
The lead plane of the second wave, W7, is at the museum that hosted last weekend’s airshow. It went over to Normandy a few years ago to participate in reenactment ceremonies.
June 6, 1944
What is astounding is that less than 10 days later and half a world away, the US conducted a similar operation at Saipan.
applesauce cake w/ caramel icing
looks great!
great poster, stel! thanks for the perfect score by maurice jarre, too. it sets the mood of this day wonderfully.
Thanks, ML! I had forgotten how much I liked that score.
Great theme.
Thanks. It’s one of my favorites. It’s nice to see you here.
Update!
How many geese do you see?
Right!
are these the same babies?? man, do they grow fast! is that you feeding them, too?
Yes – and two of them are confident enough to eat from the hands. And pinch! My husband was even allowed to stroke one.
And no; that’s a friend.
As soon as the geese spot my husband and our friend, they attack from the middle of the pond! 😉
I get to go pick up Cookie tomorrow after work. Best news I’ve had since I had to say good-bye to Moxie on 4/29/22.
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