Thanks to Jerry Beck for this great post on Animation Scoop about the recent Library of Congress release of a newly restored print of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." This Christmas classic, directed by Max Fleischer, was produced by the Jam Handy Organization in 1948 as a promotional film for Montgomery Ward department stores. Max worked on a number of films for the Jam Handy Organization in the years after he left Fleischer Studios - but this is certainly the best remembered.

Check out Jerry Beck's post here.
Check out the Library of Congress release here.

75 years ago, in 1939, Gulliver's Travels opened with great fanfare in New York and Miami - just in time for the holiday season - becoming Fleischer Studios first full-length feature film. Check out our Gulliver exhibit here to read the amazing story of the making of this classic film. 

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest exhibit: A Very Fleischer Christmas!

Christmas was a special time at Fleischer Studios. The joy of the season offered studio artists the perfect opportunity to exercise their special brand of zaniness for their own - and each other's - enjoyment. 

Now, thanks to this exhibit, we can share the joy and zaniness of having A Very Fleischer Christmas with all of you!

Not only does this exhibit include images from the Fleischer Family Collection of historic, hand drawn Holiday Cards by some of our greatest animators; it even includes actual footage from the Studio's 1935 Holiday Party! 

As if all that was't enough, the exhibit also includes a collection of 6 ready-to-download Holiday Cards that were specially created for the launch of this exhibit!

Don't miss this very special exhibit celebrating this most special time of year!