
Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!
Seen it?1931 | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at fans of a well-timed joke and animation lovers. One the grown-ups won't mind watching too.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 7 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
A streetcar conductor, Foxy has adventures with a would-be passenger hippo, a cow blocking the tracks, and a runaway train while Foxy, his passengers, and some hobos sing the title song.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rudolf Ising
- Rudolf IsingFoxy (voice)