Toonerville Trolley: Trolley Ahoy! (1936) Director: Burt Gillett Studio: Van Beuren Studios Starring: (Voice cast uncredited) Release Date: 1936 Runtime: 7 minutes Format: Black-and-White, Animated Short Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation, Comedy, Short --- Summary: *Toonerville Trolley: Trolley Ahoy!* is a lively animated short featuring the antics of the quirky Toonerville Trolley and its eccentric operator. Chaos ensues as the trolley navigates through obstacles, comedic mishaps, and the unpredictable behavior of passengers. The cartoon blends slapstick humor with clever visual gags, creating a playful and entertaining story that captures the charm of early American animation. --- Background: Produced by Van Beuren Studios, *Trolley Ahoy!* is part of the popular Toonerville Trolley series, based on the comic strip by Fontaine Fox. Van Beuren was known for producing animated shorts that combined humor, music, and inventive animation during the 1930s. Director Burt Gillett, who previously directed early Disney classics, brought experience in timing and comedic storytelling to the short. --- Trivia: * The Toonerville Trolley series was adapted from Fontaine Fox’s widely syndicated comic strip, which ran from 1913 to 1955. * Van Beuren Studios competed with other animation studios like Disney and Fleischer during the 1930s, often producing fast-paced, humorous shorts. * Many of the voice actors were uncredited, a common practice for early animated shorts. * The series was notable for its whimsical depiction of small-town life and eccentric characters, which resonated with audiences of the time. --- Hashtags: \#ToonervilleTrolley #TrolleyAhoy #VanBeurenStudios #BurtGillett #ClassicAnimation #1930sCartoons #ComicStripAdaptation