Little Elmer Elephant has a crush on Tillie Tiger and his affection is reciprocated. Trouble is, the pint-sized pachyderm is beset by bullies who ridicule his trunk and make his life miserable. Then a conflagration breaks out at Tillie's tree house.
Directed by Wilfred Jackson, this 1936 animated short blends comedy, family, and romance in a warm vintage fable. A young elephant smitten with a kindly classmate finds his affection returned, but endures mockery from bullies who taunt him over his trunk, until a sudden crisis gives him a chance to prove his worth. The tone is sweet, gentle, and good-natured, with simple lessons about kindness, self-acceptance, and courage. A charming example of early animation, it earns a MagicMovieScore of 6.2 and appeals to families and fans of classic cartoon storytelling and timeless, heartfelt morals.
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Bernice Hansen
Tillie Tiger (voice) (uncredited)

Clarence Nash
Joey Hippo (voice) (uncredited)

Pinto Colvig
(voice) (uncredited)
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Release Date
March 28, 1936
Runtime
0h 8m
Rating
G
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Romance
Director