The underrated Robert McKimson directed the last batch of Warner's cartoons for release in 1969, providing more of an adult atmosphere than his predecessor Alex Lovy. McKimson even dared to set part of "Injun Trouble" in a topless saloon!
The film blends a late 1930s "spot gag" style with contemporary production values and props. Cool Cat journeys across a Wild West-type desert in his dune buggy and lives up to his name while encountering some wacky or tough folks. McKimson didn't have much time or money to spare on this picture, but he did the best he could. His skill makes the film easy to smile at (with occasional hearty laughs) throughout the run of hit-and-miss jokes.
At the end, C.C. cuts his way out of the picture and genially tells the audience to "...cool it now, ya hear?" -- a nice parting message from a talented man.
-Tony
The film blends a late 1930s "spot gag" style with contemporary production values and props. Cool Cat journeys across a Wild West-type desert in his dune buggy and lives up to his name while encountering some wacky or tough folks. McKimson didn't have much time or money to spare on this picture, but he did the best he could. His skill makes the film easy to smile at (with occasional hearty laughs) throughout the run of hit-and-miss jokes.
At the end, C.C. cuts his way out of the picture and genially tells the audience to "...cool it now, ya hear?" -- a nice parting message from a talented man.
-Tony