''The China Plate'' is a 1931 ''
Silly Symphonies
''Silly Symphony'' is an American animation, animated series of 75 musical short films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939. As the series name implies, the ''Silly Symphonies'' were originally inte ...
'' animated film.
Plot
The short is based on the
Willow pattern
The Willow pattern is a distinctive and elaborate chinoiserie pattern used on ceramic tableware. It became popular at the end of the 18th century in England when, in its standard form, it was developed by English ceramic artists combining and ...
legend, with some major differences, including a dragon. There is an oriental scene, the Willow pattern on a china plate, that comes to life, telling the story of two young lovers who are disturbed. First, they have to deal with an angry and overweight Emperor who is the girl's father. He chases after them because the boy disturbed his rest and disapproves of him near his daughter. The two children are then chased by a fire-breathing dragon that eats the emperor (he thought the dragon's open mouth was a cave entrance).
Reception
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The Film Daily
''The Film Daily'' was a daily publication that existed from 1918 to 1970 in the United States. It was the first daily newspaper published solely for the film industry. It covered the latest trade news, film reviews, financial updates, informatio ...
'' (June 14, 1931): "Entertainment for both juvenile and adult audiences is to be found in this Walt Disney ''Silly Symphony''. Novelty rather than humor is the keynote. It's real and different entertainment all the way."
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Variety
Variety may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats
* Variety (radio)
* Variety show, in theater and television
Films
* ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont
* ''Variety'' (1935 film), ...
'' (June 30, 1931): "The biggest arena of 'em all
the Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre (often just the Roxy) is a nightclub on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, owned by Lou Adler and his son, Nic.
History
The Roxy was opened on September 23, 1973, by Elmer Valentine and Lou Adler, along with ...
has gone cartoon for the last couple of shows. Pen and ink reels aren't being restricted to the supper hour, but are flashing at the deluxe performances right after the newsreel. So far the house has been giving the Disney drawings the break. This is another from that source and good enough to fit any big house layout. This one carries the familiar musical synchronization while unfolding a couple of amusing twists... Short is notable for the absence of dialog. Just sound effects, and it's better this way."
Home media
The short was released on December 4, 2001, on ''
Walt Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies - The Historic Musical Animated Classics''.
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References
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1931 films
1931 short films
1930s Disney animated short films
Films directed by Wilfred Jackson
Films produced by Walt Disney
Silly Symphonies
1931 animated films
Films set in China
Films based on Chinese myths and legends
Films scored by Frank Churchill
American black-and-white films
Animated films about dragons
Columbia Pictures animated short films
Columbia Pictures short films
Animated films without speech
1930s American films
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