This example of early animation transcends the technical limitations of the time with imagination, wit and a beguiling sense of the surreal. Wallace Carlson deftly portrays a series of increasingly absurd events - the dog Wag creating a flood with his tears, Dud being hoisted onto a crescent moon by a spirit - with awe-inspiring skill. How fresh this little gem must have seemed at a time when live-action films were often so stilted. Its freshness and sense of fun remain intact today.
Review of Dreamy Dud. He Resolves Not to Smoke.
