Dolly Daisy in Hearts and Flowers | Creepy Stop Motion Animation | 1930 | Colorized

The 1930 stop motion animation “Doll Daisy in Hearts and Flowers” tells the story of a pair of suitors who separately see Daisy changing through her window and decided that each man wanted her for himself. In the end, no one got what they wanted except maybe Daisy. This early type of stop motion was shot with dolls in black and white, giving it a creepy, almost sinister, feel.

The animation was initially released by Warner Brothers as part of the Vitaphone Varieties animation series. Howard Moss directed this and other films within the series. The animation was nearly lost, however, animator Mark Kausler was able to rescue the footage, although the soundtrack was lost.

Video Modifications:

Resolution Increased
Sharpness and Clarity Improved
Colorized to breathe new life into the film (not historically accurate)

B&W source film is public domain. Creative Commons License.