It’s safe to say that, for the most part, modern cartoons are a far cry from the early days of animation. Animation’s roots are in the late 19 th century, with cartoons hitting the screen in the early ...

A 1934 cartoon released by MGM, “Hell’s Fire,” may be the damnedest thing you’ll ever see. It’s a madcap, zany, jolly musical frolic set in hell, with dancing devils and a swinging Satan. The star is ...