Thanks for posting! I feel the artistic achievement overshadows the negative stereotypes. Even though it does portray royalty and pushcart vendors in an unflattering way. A wonderfully subversive cartoon by Bob Clampett.
Thanks for posting! I feel the artistic achievement overshadows the negative stereotypes. Even though it does portray royalty and pushcart vendors in an unflattering way. A wonderfully subversive cartoon by Bob Clampett.
This is history, but sad. Makes me cry to think this world is so narrow minded. "Sebben dwarfs"? Would be entertainig if it was not for the stereotypes.
This what people actually thought how the black race looked, like we were some "loud big lips gold teeth sugar pimp daddy" The only person that didn't have a bad image was the black girl who played snow white and even she barley spoke English well.. Of Course this is old and yes it different times now hell we have a black president..but think about it our people suffered 400year of this BS you see in the cartoon to get 4year in the White House an we just achieve that 3years ago WAKE UP!!
This is a fascinating piece of history. Things sure were different 70 or so years ago. Look for the WB wartime cartoon making fun of the Japanese. Cool history.
The scenes where Prince Chawin' tries to revive So White's life by his "dynamite kiss" is just some of the best character animation in the Golden Age ever - you can REALLY feel the energy and effort he puts in to kiss her and he also ages. Just Classic. Rod Scribner animated that scene and he sure knew how to draw and animate well.
The following two excerpts were from the director Bob Clampett explaining how it was not intended to be racist at all. This was collaborative by an all-black cast of jump for joy, and Bob Clampett, the jazz players were from a club he would visit a lot in Los Angeles, next year this will be in the public domain, and no longer property of Warner Brothers.
"There was nothing racist or disrespectful toward blacks intended in that film at all, nor in Tin Pan Alley Cats which is just a parody of jazz piano great Fats Waller, who was always hamming into the camera during his musical films. Everybody, including blacks had a good time when these cartoons first came out. All the controversy about these two cartoons has developed in later years merely because of changing attitudes toward black civil rights that have happened since then." -Bob Clampett
"In '42, during the height of anti-Japanese sentiment during World War II, I was approached in Hollywood by the cast of an all-black musical off-broadway production called Jump For Joy while they were doing some special performances in Los Angeles. They asked me why there weren't any Warner's cartoons with black characters and I didn't have any good answer for that question. So we sat down together and came up with a parody of Disney's "Snow White" and "Coal Black" was the result." -Bob Clampett
This was actually a very interesting video. I don't encourage racism, however I feel that people shouldn't get so worked up over a cartoon. This was a totally different time with different ideas, and while we don't agree with them, it's part of our history and it shouldn't be forgotten.
@swordman600 So... here's the point. This cartoon has been available on the internet, so if you cultural historians want to watch it, you can. Even if many of you are not offended by this, there are quite a few Americans that would be offended. Therefore, to avoid disturbing the public, we don't air it on television. It's all about the numbers. Television networks don't want to be sued by that majority, and I totally understand that.
@AmayaHinageshi I don't even see how anyone could be offended, really, I mean, besides the wholw big lips thing which is debatable, it's actually not offensive to me at all.
@LaVivaGan Haha, well, like I said, not everyone is offended. It's the majority that is offended that is barring it from television. IDK, maybe someday everyone will get over it, but as of now, it's still not considered television appropriate.
Until I actually saw this, I thought this film was just an urban legend. From an animation standpoint, it's highly entertaining, well drawn and funny. However.. The depiction of the men and the evil queen( I think it's a drag queen!) and purely racist stereotypical images that were standard for the time period. Offensive? Yes, entreating? Also yes.
@mightymoebetta and if you don't you need to pull the stick out of your ass and realize that this was made in the 40's with an all African American va cast.
@zackster89 and how does that fact justify or console anything about it? If you would like me to just engage and enjoy ignorance, I refuse and hope you value yourself and others to reconsider such a error-laced mindset. My comment must have pushed a button since you decided to respond, and I hope you come to terms with that. Peace
Part 2) It would only be racist if one believes that the behavior is exclusive to a certain group based on the color of their skin. If you believe this to be racist then Marshall Mathers is a racist bigot. I love that this cartoon is rich in cultural behavior. I love that people see things differently and experience life differently. It adds so much to our culture in general and I feel more rich for it.
@blazingangel908 its not racist its how that generation was. Think about it they could have made them all look like monkeys and even the white/animal characters act dumb in the cartoon and also, they were employeed and the girl did look pretty unlike if they were being racist. btw I am half "Black" and half hispanic and also my best friend is white ^^
@SlytherinBeauty14 psh they DO look like monkeys, except for the main female character. All of the white people at least look HUMAN compared to how they draw majority of the black people back then. THAT I find racist. And that damn watermelon sterotype is getting on my nerves, you always see it at some point. (However, I don't think I've seen it in this cartoon)
part 1) Gee, I don't know if documenting cultural behaviors in the form of a cartoon is racist. Our behaviors change with every decade. I guess the hip hop singer/rappers must also be racist because there music documents the events of their current environment and behaviors associated with it.
I'm mad at how good this is. Warner Bros in it's Golden Age ... You take the good (great sense of humor and serious production values) with the blatant old timey racism.
I'm slightly torn about this. I'm fully aware of the racism that exists in entertainment and how it was right out in the forefront back then. However, I'm curious as to why this one is banned when anything featuring the crows from Dumbo, etc. are not. This was actually slightly entertaining and I've never seen an all chocolate (and they're cocoalicious) cartoon before. Interesting from a social stand point.
lol the milataryrefrence is...... awful but i am delighted that i get it...THANKS AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES!!!! sn ssnow black or whatever her name is looks like my lil sister.... if she was a whore
@Twbates21 You've got to be kidding me, Are you in denial? This is just one of many racist cartoons. I still can't believe you, this is more than painfully obviously racist. You have to be a troll.
This is an interesting video to watch.
NotMuchNotLess 21 hours ago
Yo! the rhymes on this joint was off the hook!
jammawun 1 day ago
This is just wow .-.
AtlantisForLife 5 days ago
She fit that whole apple in her mouth 0___o
SpeshuuAnunnaki 6 days ago
Thanks for posting! I feel the artistic achievement overshadows the negative stereotypes. Even though it does portray royalty and pushcart vendors in an unflattering way. A wonderfully subversive cartoon by Bob Clampett.
MarcBrewer 6 days ago
Thanks for posting! I feel the artistic achievement overshadows the negative stereotypes. Even though it does portray royalty and pushcart vendors in an unflattering way. A wonderfully subversive cartoon by Bob Clampett.
MarcBrewer 6 days ago
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They sure didnt forget to draw that sistah a decent backside ! Now there's a stereotype ! :0)
muzzmann 1 week ago
great soundtrack, great animation, great timing
this film is an animated jewel!
Not to mention Coal Black has an adorable character design
Too bad Americans are too bug of wusses to embrace this piece of art
I mean, we were a communist country, and yet we still love the movies we made during those days (even if they are at odds with our current values)
DrMlieko 1 week ago
man what you got that makes snow white think you're so hot?
d36williams 2 weeks ago
the b-b-bucket!
username7046 2 weeks ago
What did he say in 2:02?
clownboy766 2 weeks ago
Thank you,mm33mike
mm33mike 2 weeks ago
So glad I found that channel again! systems! :( it's complicated, so y'all don't be haters, the content of this cartoon is not the problem.
1000000ed 2 weeks ago
The ending sure was funny, I laughed so hard
demarkahs 2 weeks ago
This is history, but sad. Makes me cry to think this world is so narrow minded. "Sebben dwarfs"? Would be entertainig if it was not for the stereotypes.
TheRonnette4 2 weeks ago
"I'll give her a kiss and it won't be a dud, I'll bring her to life with my magic...ROSEBUUD"
that has to be the best line in any cartoon ever
Yoshithedino123 2 weeks ago 7
and where
dybbuk4640 2 weeks ago
... wondering which soldiers were shown this ...
dybbuk4640 2 weeks ago
maybe the best cartoon ever.
HeilMartin 3 weeks ago
This what people actually thought how the black race looked, like we were some "loud big lips gold teeth sugar pimp daddy" The only person that didn't have a bad image was the black girl who played snow white and even she barley spoke English well.. Of Course this is old and yes it different times now hell we have a black president..but think about it our people suffered 400year of this BS you see in the cartoon to get 4year in the White House an we just achieve that 3years ago WAKE UP!!
magic45hi 3 weeks ago
@magic45hi Didn't the mail come when you were able to think? It did for me and it said "life sucks everybody. Have fun."
BLAK0KROSS 2 weeks ago
This makes me ashamed to be white :/ for fuck sake.
ktockly 3 weeks ago
Once you get beyond the shock of the racial insensitivities, it's actually a great cartoon. A shame the times were as such then.
spoonido 3 weeks ago 2
This is a fascinating piece of history. Things sure were different 70 or so years ago. Look for the WB wartime cartoon making fun of the Japanese. Cool history.
g500d 3 weeks ago
7 short black people? THIS IS OFFENSIVE TO GARY COLMAN AND EMMANUELLE LEWIS!
bleeduntildeath 3 weeks ago
That is Hollywood and it is Still like this just in another way!!!!
NicSki82 4 weeks ago
Wow, even the worms are black.
Scoinsoffaterocks 1 month ago
she's hot idgaf.
cicta 1 month ago
get the hell over it, already.........
jimbojack61 1 month ago
This you mean the buc buc bucket lmao!!
Gatorsfan8707 1 month ago
That's why I like hang with black people, they give your life and attitude a kick ; )
MejoradaDj 1 month ago
i think the thing i hate he most about this vid is i can hear bugs bunny in there voices... hes like my childhood hero
sureshot0064 1 month ago
The scenes where Prince Chawin' tries to revive So White's life by his "dynamite kiss" is just some of the best character animation in the Golden Age ever - you can REALLY feel the energy and effort he puts in to kiss her and he also ages. Just Classic. Rod Scribner animated that scene and he sure knew how to draw and animate well.
STEVENHARTLEY1 1 month ago
The following two excerpts were from the director Bob Clampett explaining how it was not intended to be racist at all. This was collaborative by an all-black cast of jump for joy, and Bob Clampett, the jazz players were from a club he would visit a lot in Los Angeles, next year this will be in the public domain, and no longer property of Warner Brothers.
TheTrit0n 1 month ago
"There was nothing racist or disrespectful toward blacks intended in that film at all, nor in Tin Pan Alley Cats which is just a parody of jazz piano great Fats Waller, who was always hamming into the camera during his musical films. Everybody, including blacks had a good time when these cartoons first came out. All the controversy about these two cartoons has developed in later years merely because of changing attitudes toward black civil rights that have happened since then." -Bob Clampett
TheTrit0n 1 month ago
@TheTrit0n
...."blacks"?
yanahana 1 month ago
@yanahana his words not mine, at the time.
TheTrit0n 1 month ago
"In '42, during the height of anti-Japanese sentiment during World War II, I was approached in Hollywood by the cast of an all-black musical off-broadway production called Jump For Joy while they were doing some special performances in Los Angeles. They asked me why there weren't any Warner's cartoons with black characters and I didn't have any good answer for that question. So we sat down together and came up with a parody of Disney's "Snow White" and "Coal Black" was the result." -Bob Clampett
TheTrit0n 1 month ago
This was actually a very interesting video. I don't encourage racism, however I feel that people shouldn't get so worked up over a cartoon. This was a totally different time with different ideas, and while we don't agree with them, it's part of our history and it shouldn't be forgotten.
sakura9949 1 month ago 16
@sakura9949 It's still... rude kinda.
AmayaHinageshi 2 weeks ago
@AmayaHinageshi so?
swordman600 1 week ago
@swordman600 So... here's the point. This cartoon has been available on the internet, so if you cultural historians want to watch it, you can. Even if many of you are not offended by this, there are quite a few Americans that would be offended. Therefore, to avoid disturbing the public, we don't air it on television. It's all about the numbers. Television networks don't want to be sued by that majority, and I totally understand that.
AmayaHinageshi 4 days ago
@AmayaHinageshi I don't even see how anyone could be offended, really, I mean, besides the wholw big lips thing which is debatable, it's actually not offensive to me at all.
Sources: I was black once
LaVivaGan 15 hours ago
@LaVivaGan Haha, well, like I said, not everyone is offended. It's the majority that is offended that is barring it from television. IDK, maybe someday everyone will get over it, but as of now, it's still not considered television appropriate.
AmayaHinageshi 7 hours ago
It amuses me that all of these cartoons start out with , "HONEY CHILE!" and dance routines. ROFL.... smh. IT's racist as hell but I just....smh.
jazpooh6 1 month ago
racist...but she was hot
XLRO8 1 month ago
Until I actually saw this, I thought this film was just an urban legend. From an animation standpoint, it's highly entertaining, well drawn and funny. However.. The depiction of the men and the evil queen( I think it's a drag queen!) and purely racist stereotypical images that were standard for the time period. Offensive? Yes, entreating? Also yes.
TheSubwaysurfer 1 month ago
this was so funny!!
fleischpudding 1 month ago
When I was a kid, I actually liked this better than the real Snow White.
kashmirpage 1 month ago
Can't see anything, guess I missed it! Won't play, just a black screen :(
kadedrah2 1 month ago
if you think this is even remotely entertaining, you really need your priorities realigned...
mightymoebetta 1 month ago
@mightymoebetta and if you don't you need to pull the stick out of your ass and realize that this was made in the 40's with an all African American va cast.
zackster89 3 weeks ago
@zackster89 and how does that fact justify or console anything about it? If you would like me to just engage and enjoy ignorance, I refuse and hope you value yourself and others to reconsider such a error-laced mindset. My comment must have pushed a button since you decided to respond, and I hope you come to terms with that. Peace
mightymoebetta 2 weeks ago
kinda sad how the majority of black people today actually talk and spell like that..
SpankYouuVeryMuch 2 months ago
@SpankYouuVeryMuch Either you're a troll or you're a completely ignorant idiot ^ ^
outrayjess 1 month ago
Haha Schlesinger a jew produced this *shakes head* lol
talkindurinthemovie 2 months ago
better than the cleveland show
LVSWTZ 2 months ago
Part 2) It would only be racist if one believes that the behavior is exclusive to a certain group based on the color of their skin. If you believe this to be racist then Marshall Mathers is a racist bigot. I love that this cartoon is rich in cultural behavior. I love that people see things differently and experience life differently. It adds so much to our culture in general and I feel more rich for it.
hecpr2001 2 months ago
@hecpr2001 Are you some kind of cunt or just pretending to be..What black woman or look and speak like snow white's sister
godvia 1 month ago
@hecpr2001 It's racist, because what black person do you know looks and act like that.
blazingangel908 1 month ago
@blazingangel908
true, the girl is stunning, and the black men all appear to be employed, must be unreal
aminimaleffort 1 month ago
@aminimaleffort I see we aren't on the same page, because that's not what I was talking about or meant lol
blazingangel908 1 month ago
@blazingangel908 its not racist its how that generation was. Think about it they could have made them all look like monkeys and even the white/animal characters act dumb in the cartoon and also, they were employeed and the girl did look pretty unlike if they were being racist. btw I am half "Black" and half hispanic and also my best friend is white ^^
SlytherinBeauty14 1 month ago
@SlytherinBeauty14 psh they DO look like monkeys, except for the main female character. All of the white people at least look HUMAN compared to how they draw majority of the black people back then. THAT I find racist. And that damn watermelon sterotype is getting on my nerves, you always see it at some point. (However, I don't think I've seen it in this cartoon)
blazingangel908 1 month ago
@SlytherinBeauty14 So basically you are saying it's not racist because it could have been worse considering that entire generation was racist?
shiningstarra 1 month ago
part 1) Gee, I don't know if documenting cultural behaviors in the form of a cartoon is racist. Our behaviors change with every decade. I guess the hip hop singer/rappers must also be racist because there music documents the events of their current environment and behaviors associated with it.
hecpr2001 2 months ago
eh...this coulda been alot more racist
i laughed though ;)
bigsmoove03 2 months ago
she's gorgeous
AirForceGirl05 2 months ago
that egg is never going to cook when it's in the air so much.
indecentthinking 2 months ago
Rararararacist cartoon boop da Dee lol
cocacolarules345 2 months ago
I'm mad at how good this is. Warner Bros in it's Golden Age ... You take the good (great sense of humor and serious production values) with the blatant old timey racism.
Quimby3000 2 months ago
wow this is more sinful...why? more lusting thoughts of men have....lol
TheBastered 2 months ago
lol at the refugees
rayblack2004 2 months ago
I'm slightly torn about this. I'm fully aware of the racism that exists in entertainment and how it was right out in the forefront back then. However, I'm curious as to why this one is banned when anything featuring the crows from Dumbo, etc. are not. This was actually slightly entertaining and I've never seen an all chocolate (and they're cocoalicious) cartoon before. Interesting from a social stand point.
mybutterpecanbutt 2 months ago
the Genius of this film is that they worked in a "Citizen Kane" referance
vampyrikus 2 months ago
THAT'S ALL DAWGZ!
zero4999 2 months ago
Well that is a military secret! B======D
iMaDeMoN2012 2 months ago
White racists are demons
Fabanwo 2 months ago
lol, I'm black and think this is freaking hilarious...haha, I'm goin to hell :p
Synh6416 2 months ago
What were they thinking when they made this?
EclypseOfApocalypse 2 months ago
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thumbs up if u dont think this is really racist, just funny black people in a childrens show. NO OFFENSE!
gromy911 3 months ago
yes, at leat our military gets props in this vid, we must support our troops
YoungDreezee 3 months ago
DYNOMITE!
SoleMan117 3 months ago
its sad cuz there were no "adult" cartoons back in the day
killuminatiplz 3 months ago
she such a slut hahaha sxy slut
Karoebi32 3 months ago
lol the milataryrefrence is...... awful but i am delighted that i get it...THANKS AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES!!!! sn ssnow black or whatever her name is looks like my lil sister.... if she was a whore
talkindurinthemovie 3 months ago
@talkindurinthemovie coal black
chandlerj333 3 months ago
@talkindurinthemovie how flattering
LVSWTZ 2 months ago
Did you mean the Bu-Bu-BUKET!! XD
Disneysorcerer 4 months ago
I'm black and even I think this is funny!
A cha-cha-cha-cha-CHAAH!
Disneysorcerer 4 months ago 8
@Disneysorcerer lol. My boyfriend is black and he thinks the same as you.
GoddessOfCats 2 weeks ago
oh Lordie....
cyanidemaiden 4 months ago
So many things about this made me go, "WHAT?" but at the same time, it has a kind of awesomeness to it.
flowertrue 4 months ago
@nirvanachika87 No need to name call was just my opinion so chill
Twbates21 4 months ago
@Twbates21 this was a different time, it was racist but so wore a lot of cartoons back then
MegaMario666 4 months ago
If I saw this as a kid, I would probably think they were bears or something.
sophiasneer 4 months ago
LOL I knew since I saw the first part that 'Prince Shawmin' wouldn't work. :)
ZimVader0017 5 months ago
Loved part 1 and 2.. Love the old cartoons and only an immature idiot would find it racist!!!
Twbates21 5 months ago
@Twbates21 You've got to be kidding me, Are you in denial? This is just one of many racist cartoons. I still can't believe you, this is more than painfully obviously racist. You have to be a troll.
nirvanachika87 4 months ago
@Twbates21 So you saying there not blatantly racist?
a2izo 4 months ago
hachahchacha!
macdoo99 5 months ago
Thanks for the cartoon. :)
apk1215 5 months ago
this cartoon is so wrong and i still like it.
Nonjola 5 months ago
Black Snow white? lol...This was kinda cool actually.
DrawingsOfNamine 6 months ago 42
yes, a racist masterpiece that is
NeverEclipsed 6 months ago
Despite it's racial style, I give it a bit of credit for being the first cartoon to do a Citizen Kane "Rosebud" joke.
F1315NJ 7 months ago 5
I don't care how wacist it is, if i met a woman that could fit an entire apple in her mouth, I'd marry her right away.
MichaelBurling13 10 months ago 55
@MichaelBurling13 too easy
LVSWTZ 2 months ago
thanks!!
flipside1545 1 year ago 2