Tommy José Stathes, a historian and collector of early and classic animated cartoons, brings his curated selection of vintage 16mm films to Metrograph. This event, part of the 'Saturday Afternoon Cartoons' series, focuses on 'Fall Follies' with autumnal-themed animated shorts. Stathes will provide an introduction to the screening and participate in a Q&A session afterward. The program spans cartoons from the 1930s to the 1950s, featuring classic characters and unique tales.

Saturday Afternoon Cartoons: Fall Follies with Tommy José Stathes (Historian)

New York City's premier theatrical showcase of early and classic animated cartoons, screening vintage 16mm film prints from the personal archives of historian Tommy José Stathes. This collection, cultivated over 25 years, features many rare and difficult-to-access 'orphan films' not found elsewhere. Enjoy an assortment of vintage animated shorts from the 1930s through the '50s, all themed around cozy and cool autumn settings.