Redford Classic Cartoon Festival

Two completely different programs: The 2 pm KIDS’ KARTOON KAVALCADE is focused on popular cartoon characters like Superman, Popeye, Mr Magoo, Flip the Frog, Felix the Cat and Daffy Duck, with a Tex Avery classic thrown in. Five cartoons will be rare 35mm film prints! Hosted by animation expert and restorer Steve Stanchfield. The 8 pm OUT OF THE INKWELL program is a tribute to the Fleischer Studios that gave us Popeye, Betty Boop, Bimbo and Koko, plus a series of still-astonishing Superman cartoons. It will be cohosted by Jane Fleischer (granddaughter of genius Max Fleischer) and Fleischer studios experts Ray Pointer and Steve Stanchfield, including post-screening Q and A. Cartoons from the 1920s to 1950s will be shown, including late-career work from Max’s time at the Jam Handy studios in Detroit. Both shows are perfect for the whole family. Both will include 35mm prints and two silent films with live organ accompaniment by John Lauter. Tickets and info for both events at Redfordtheatre.com.