Jasper in a Jam (1946)

Name: Jasper in a Jam
Genre: Animation, Music
Released: 1946-10-18

Running Time

October 18, 1946
Release Date

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Plot.

In this entertaining Puppetoon animated short film, a young boy, Jasper, gets trapped inside a pawnshop at midnight. All the musical instruments come to life and play jazz. A whooping wooden Indian chief self-animates as well, and goes on the warpath.

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Cast & Crew.

Charlie Barnet

Orchestra Leader (his music) / Musician

Charlie Barnet

Orchestra Leader

Peggy Lee

Harp (singing voice)

Duke Goldstone

Director

Bob Larson

Story

George Pal

Editor / Producer

Gene Warren

Animation

John S. Abbott

Cinematography

Details.

Release Date
October 18, 1946

Status
Released

Running Time
8m

Genres
Animation Music

Last updated: 2025-04-13

This Movie Is About.

young boy

indian attack

pawnshop

puppetoon

replacement animation

musical instruments

totem pole

frightened boy

jazz

Wiki.

Jasper in a Jam is a 1946 short film in the Puppetoons series produced and originated by George Pal. It starred the voice of singer Peggy Lee, and was directed by Duke Goldstone and released by Paramount Pictures. It is included in The Puppetoon Movie.