Mighty Joe Young ('40s)

[PNGwynne]

I'm watching Mighty Joe Young just now on TCM--It's the first time I've watched it fully since I was a kid enjoying Cleveland's SuperHost on Saturday TV.

I'm struck by how deft the animation is, Joe is very emotive and touching at times. I can see some of Joe in Harryhausen's later Ymir.

The orphanage fire sequence at the end is elaborate &--a surprise to me in this viewing--features red tinting in this presumably remastered print.

I really enjoyed seeing it anew--any other fans out there?

[Godzilla]

I'm a huge fan. I can't even tell you how many times I've seen this over the years. I just watched the remake with my kids for the first time and while it was ok, it just made me want to see the original even more.

[HumanWolfman]

Excellent movie and Ray was an amazing artist when it came to stop motion animation.

[PNGwynne]

I've never seen the Disney version--is it early CGI?

Wiki mentioned an aborted '40s sequel with another RKO property, Tarzan. That's blowing my mind.

[Godzilla]

The Disney version is just ok. I'd recommend it for kids, but it doesn't hold a candle to the original. CGI is used some, but not too much. Joe is definitely the best part of it.

[mazinz]

I would watch Mighty Joe Young every year on WWOR Chan 9 NY when they would air their "Holiday movie special" on Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday. Though I do not think their print had the tinted scene that was later restored back to the film (quite certain the whole film was totally black and white)

[kisstour03]

I love this movie. I think its some of Harryhausen's best work. I was trying to decide what to do on my day off tomorrow. Supposed to be a storm blowing through. Now I may watch Mighty Joe Young.