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**New 1944 - Woody Woodpecker: "Ski for Two" (a.k.a. "Woody Plays Santa Claus"): Walter Lantz Productions (Dist: Universal): Dir: James "Shamus" Culhane: This 9 minute color cartoon was released theatrically on November 13, 1944, and features the voice of Hans as Wally the Walrus. March 21, 1953 (Release date): Tom and Jerry "Johann Mouse" - I am thoroughly embarrassed to admit I somehow neglected to include this wonderful cartoon. Hans uses his best Austrian accent and finely honed voice skills to provide the narration. The cartoon even won an Oscar. Many thanks to Andrew Leal for pointing out this serious oversight. |
with Pedro de Cordoba, Paula Winslowe, Lou Merrill, Elliott Lewis, Eric Snowden, Jeff Corey, Frederic Worlock, Fred MacKaye, Griff Barnett, Bruce Payne, and Hans (as Caderousse). The production was directed by George Wells. New! Late 1960s - Early 1970s: "Peter" Series of Cartoons: Thanks to Danny Solazzi, I have found a few more titles to add to the "Peter" series narrated by Hans: Peter and the Wonder Child, Peter and the Time Machine (Danny reports Peter mentions going back to "1970"), Peter the Hunter, Peter and the Service Shop, Peter and the Cowboy, Peter and the Scooter Race, and Peter and the Magic Liquid. A Canadian company called Movies, Media & More has produced a variety of DVD's of circa 1960s and 1970s cartoons featuring about one "Peter" cartoon per each disc. Mid-1970s: Epilepsy of America Foundation: 33 1/3 RPM, #AAVP 28586: This record contains 20 and 30 second spots by various celebrities to be used for radio broadcasts for the benefit of the EAF. Hans has two 20 second, and two 30 seconds promo spots on this record. Jack Lemmon was the Chairman of the EAF at the time of this record. My thanks to Duke for this information. 1973 - The Zax - Hans narrated this short animated film based on a Dr. Seuss story. 1978 - Seven With One Blow -Churchill Films: Another one of the many cartoons churned out by Bosustow Entertainment, Inc. featuring Hans as the narrator. Based on a story by The Brothers Grimm: 8 minutes. Circa 1981: Fables & Legends: Humorous Story Poems - Folk Heroes, Volume 2: Milliken Publishing Company, Inc. and Donald Thompson & Associates, Inc.: Directed by Greg Beeson: Produced by Donald Thompson: This video collection was actually released in 1986 by MCA, but could have been recorded no later than 1981. The credits list John Carradine, John Carpenter, and Hans as the narrators, with a cast that includes Phil Johnson, Jo Price, and Sarah Thompson. The story poems featured are John Gilpin, by William Cowper; The Owl Critic by James Thomas Field; The Walrus and the Carpenter, by Lewis Carroll; and Lady Clare, by Alfred Lord Tennyson. |
1954 The Count of Monte Cristo - Decca DA 337-29M - (4, 12" 78 RPM Records): The familiar Alexandre Dumas story enacted by Herbert Marshall as Edmond Dantes (The Count), |
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1959 - America Listens to Literature - Produced by Vocab Records for Scott, Foresman & Company (#3165): Thanks to my brother Shane's phenomenal record finding skills, I was able to obtain a copy of this LP. I was impressed with Hans' handling of the Poe material (the track runs 8 minutes), but also surprised to find out he has two tracks on this album. Hans also reads a selection called "One Boy's Life" from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (6 minutes). Both tracks display--if only briefly--Hans' versatility for having the facility to move from the stark terror of Poe to the sweet adolescent love felt by David for his Little Dora. 1960(?) - Trilby's Trio - Prologue Records: Thanks to Aundrea Murphy, I have been able to clarify a couple things about this recording. The first being that Trilby's last name is incorrect in the Voice Work Log. Her name is actually Trilby Lundberg. Also, Ms. Murphy has a copy of this elusive album that was autographed by Hans in 1961 along with the comment "This is different than Belefonte--for one thing, it never sold." Maybe one reason the record didn't sell is the bizarre sado-masochistic overtones. Trilby's Mom--a frustrated concert pianist--claims to be living vicariously through her little girl, while Dad has the poor kid shackled to the piano and threatens her to keep playing with pieces of a broken metronome! Trilby, meanwhile, pleads to be allowed to play with her "dolls and pins". Hans is uncharacteristically sadistic in his commentary involving the horrible playing of an elementary school band, and imagines the freckled face little drummer growing up into a maniac who shoots a policeman. Weird stuff indeed! 1962(?) - Shakespeare Primer - Livecrafters Production: Produced and Directed by Dave Bell and Dick Soltys: Written by Dave Bell: Photographed and Edited by Dick Soltys: Filmed at Scripps College in Claremont, California: I recently had a chance to view this wonderful educational film. Hans Conried was truly in his element here, and his eyes sparkled with enthusiasm while quoting from the Bard and retelling the stories surrounding the creation of the plays featured. It's the only place I know of where you can see Hans in full costume reciting the lines for Mercutio in "Romeo & Juliet"; as Falstaff from "Henry, The IV", and Shylock from "The Merchant of Venice". The quotes are brief, but it's an amazing glimpse into the power Hans had as a Shakespearean actor. 1970 - Up is Down - Animated short by Millie Goldsholl: It has come to my attention recently that this short is an animated story about a boy who insists on walking on his hands instead of his feet. The cartoon is narrated by Hans, and runs about 6 minutes. |
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Circa 1963: The Joker: A Mode-Art Pictures Production for American Bridge; a Division of U.S. Steel: 30 minutes: This strange little industrial safety training film features an impish character called "The Joker" (Hans) who prances about the steel fabricating plant distracting workers and causing all sorts of horrible accidents. Though the film was shot in black and white, Hans' character appears in color in his garish court jester outfit. Hans seems to be reading off the cue cards most of the time, but manages to pull off as good a performance as this training film deserved. I feel he showed what real acting is when he was required to utter such lines as "Ooo Wee! Love those cranes!" and make it believable. |
1972: TV Commercial for 3 Muskateers candy bar: This approximately 30 second spot was one of many commercials from 1972 contained on a 16MM film that was being auctioned off on eBay recently. Hans appeared as a "crusty" angel instructing a new recruit. New! 1978: Model Railroading Unlimited: Liberty Pictures: Host: Ward Kimball: Narrated by Hans Conried: Approx. 30 mins.: |
One of those myriad projects Hans was called upon to lend his distinctive voice. The film is designed to help model train enthusiasts set up and operate an "O" scale railroad, and tries to provide some comic elements to liven things up. |
