Nelly's Folly

Nelly's Folly
Nelly's Folly
Directed by	Chuck Jones; Abe Levitow; Maurice Noble
Story by	Chuck Jones; David Detiege
Produced by	David H. DePatie
Starring	Gloria Wood; Mel Blanc; John A. Ford; Ed Prentiss
Narrated by	Ed Prentiss
Music by	Milt Franklyn
Animation by	Ken Harris; Tom Ray; Richard Thompson; Ben Washam
Backgrounds by	Philip DeGuard
Color process	Technicolor
Production; company	Warner Bros. Cartoons
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures; The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date	December 30, 1961 (USA);
Running time	7:23
Language	English

Nelly's Folly is a 1961 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon short written and directed by Chuck Jones released on December 30, 1961.^[1]^[2]

Plot

Set in Africa, a giraffe named Nelly captivates viewers with her melodious singing, showcasing her talent to her jungle companions. Unexpectedly, a hunter emerges and is astounded by Nelly's performance, swiftly offering her a contract promising fame and wealth.

Leaving behind her jungle home, Nelly ventures to New York City, eager to explore the allure of show business. Initially thrust into the world of advertising and live performances, she eventually becomes a successful singer and fashion icon, epitomizing the glamorous facade of fame. However, as her career flourishes, Nelly grapples with feelings of loneliness and disillusionment, longing for genuine companionship.

Her quest for love leads her to the zoo, where she falls for a male giraffe, only to discover he is already married. Scandal ensues, tarnishing Nelly's reputation and prompting her agent to warn of career repercussions. Despite attempts to salvage her stardom, Nelly finds herself relegated to obscurity, relegated to foreign film roles and performing in deserted venues.

Disheartened by the superficiality of fame, Nelly forsakes her celebrity status and returns to her roots in Africa. There, amidst the tranquil beauty of her homeland, she finds solace in singing a heartfelt love song. Mirroring her emotional journey, a male giraffe joins her in song, symbolizing the renewal of hope and the triumph of true love over adversity.

Crew

Animation: Richard Thompson, Ben Washam, Tom Ray, Ken Harris
Layouts: Maurice Noble
Backgrounds: Philip DeGuard
Film Editor: Treg Brown
Voice Characterizations: Gloria Wood, Mel Blanc, Ed Prentiss
Music: Milt Franklyn
Produced by David H. DePatie
Co-Directors: Maurice Noble, Abe Levitow
Story: Dave Detiege, Chuck Jones
Directed by Chuck Jones

Music

"Auld Lang Syne"
"The Flower of Gower Gulch" (originally featured in Drip-Along Daffy); written by Michael Maltese
"Voices of Spring"; Johann Strauss II
"Aloha Oe"; Queen Liliuokalani
"Columbia, Gem of the Ocean" (aka "The Red, White and Blue")
"Then You'll Remember Me", from the opera The Bohemian Girl

Accolades

Nelly's Folly was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1962.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Home media

DVD:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 3
Sex and the Single Woman

References

^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 104–106. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 335. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
^ Short Film Winners: 1962 Oscars
^ 1962|Oscars.org
^ "Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1961 -". cartoonresearch.com.

External links

Nelly's Folly at IMDb

[1] Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 104–106. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.

[Beck-2] Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 335. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.

[3] Short Film Winners: 1962 Oscars

[4] 1962|Oscars.org

[cartoonresearch.com7-5] "Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1961 -". cartoonresearch.com.

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