People on Paper

People on Paper

1945
11m
6.0

6.0/10

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Overview

Americans are preoccupied with the news, but need an escape from many of the events reported in the news. These escapes in the past have included dime store novels. The most accessible of these escapes is what are known as the funny papers, the set of serialized comic strips that are included within many newspapers. They appeal to all socio-economic classes, and all ages. Some of the earliest known from the late 19th century include the Yellow Kid, Little Nemo, Happy Hooligan, the Katzenjammer Kids, Mutt & Jeff, and Bringing Up Father. Many cartoonists are seen in action. Some originated their characters, while others have taken over following the passing of the originator. The joy of many comic strips are the absurd and the fantastical, which are limited only by the imagination of the cartoonist. Others are grounded in reality, which add to their poignancy within the public mindset.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 17, 1945
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0136457

Cast

John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt

Narrator

Chester Gould
Chester Gould

Himself

Al Capp
Al Capp

Himself

Chic Young
Chic Young

Himself

H.H. Knerr
H.H. Knerr

Self

Bud Fisher
Bud Fisher

Self

Fred Lasswell Jr.
Fred Lasswell Jr.

Self

Frank King
Frank King

Self

Dick Calkins
Dick Calkins

Self

Milton Caniff
Milton Caniff

Self

Raeburn Van Buren
Raeburn Van Buren

Self

Ham Fisher
Ham Fisher

Self

Key Crew

John Nesbitt
Writer
Herbert Morgan
Director