One Froggy Evening (1955)

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

Oh what a wonderful surprise this cartoon was. It is just so irresistible and endearing, not to mention funny and charming, and is just a froggin' masterpiece. The song "Hello ma baby, hello ma honey" is not only catchy but also memorable, I am still humming now writing this review. The other songs go without fault and the dancing routines are slickly done with lots of pizazz. The animation is spot on, with beautiful backgrounds, sharp character features and lovely colours. Michigan is a great character. Sung marvellously by Bill Roberts, he is charming, likable and sweet for a frog. The story is simple and well told, and its simplicity added to the charm that this gem has. All in all, wonderful and a must see! 10/10 Bethany Cox

... Do not get me wrong, this is an absolutely brilliant Looney Tunes cartoon! It's sweet and can make anyone cheerful. Michigan J Frog is a very sweet little character (and I personally think he should have appeared in more cartoons) and his singing actor is very good. However, the remake, "Another Froggy Evening", is a cartoon I prefer. I personally think it is more my sort of cartoon, as it has dozens of sweet surprises, which this cartoon does not have. If "Another Froggy Evening" did not exist, it would be my second favourite Looney Tunes cartoon. As it is, it is my third favourite, which is certainly saying something huge. I have watched about a hundred Looney Tunes cartoons in my time, so saying this is my third favourite of them all is saying something. The plot and theme of this episode is one of the reasons I love it so much. In "One Froggy Evening", an old building is about to be taken down to build a modern skyscraper, when one of the builders finds a huge stone box. Inside is a smaller green box, where Michigan J Frog lives! The reason why this frog is so special is because he can sing! The builder can see a great amount of dollars in front of him because of the frog and sets off to earn his fortune. Will the frog prove great success for him..?Here are the things I like about this cartoon which are not in/changed in the remake:1. I prefer Michigan's animation in this version to the other version. 2. I thought the man with Michigan in this cartoon was better than all of the men in "Another Froggy Evening". 3. There was very little slapstick in this cartoon, as in the remake there is quite a lot. Here are the things which I like about the remake which are not in/different in the original:1. I love the surprises in the remake. 2. I love the historical settings, which create excitement for me. 3. Unlike in this cartoon, there is a cameo appearance in the remake (which I include as one of the surprises), which is delightful.I recommend this lovely cartoon to anyone who likes a different, cheery, not so slapsticky Looney Tunes. Enjoy "One Froggy Evening"! :-)

This is the single greatest animated short ever made. The uncut version is perfect. The songs are great, the art direction is terrific, and above all the story is priceless.Spoiler: A construction worker demolishing a building finds a frog in a box in the cornerstone. The frog sings and dances. The man tries to cash in on the miraculous frog, but it will only sing for him. After wasting his life's savings and even spending time in an insane asylum, he hides the frog in the corner stone of a new building...I don't know why anyone would possibly another film with the frog character. It would be a travesty to use him in another flick. Besides, he's still in the box, waiting for the next poor schmuck to find him.

You know, I would virtually tell everyone to watch EVERY short that Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese collaborated on. They are icons in creating some of the best storytelling animation in our time. EVERYONE looking to get into screen writing or story board writing should study their storytelling. But the two most important ones, the first ones that everyone should watch when beginning their curiosity should be Feed the Kitty, which inspired Joe Dante and Chris Columbus, and this short, One Froggy Evening, which influenced Steven Spielberg.A laborer at a demolition site discovers a frog that can sing and dance. Seeing a world of opportunity, he leaves, and gets more than he ever bargained for.There are too many elements in this short to count. But it's great. The frog doesn't even need to sing for you to appreciate the hilarity of it all. But if you do listen to the frog, I guarantee you at one point in your life you will sing that song in your head. When people at my work ask me to try to tune out some song in their head, I pop out, "Hello My Baby," or, "Michigan Rag." They end up having one of those songs permanently stuck in their head. Try it! You'll go through work faster and have a good memory stuck in your head. And if you haven't watched this cartoon, I suggest you find it. Now.