UPA Animation: Jonny Mop (1950's)

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0157

Notes: Jonny Mop Commercial - 1950's from UPA - upa animation

Tags: #16mm #archival

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The still from the 1950s UPA animation 'Jonny Mop' features a cartoon character with a worried expression. The character, depicted with a simplistic style common in UPA animations, has a round head, large eyes, and a frown, suggesting a sense of concern or sadness. The background is minimalistic, emphasizing the character's emotions. This aesthetic is characteristic of the era's animation approach, merging humor with a stylish design.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the 1950s UPA animation 'Jonny Mop' features a cartoon character with a worried expression. The character, depicted with a simplistic style common in UPA animations, has a round head, large eyes, and a frown, suggesting a sense of concern or sadness. The background is minimalistic, emphasizing the character's emotions. This aesthetic is characteristic of the era's animation approach, merging humor with a stylish design.

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Brush. Cleanser. Retergent. Sterilizer. Deodorant. Finished. Madam, don't you know the simple modern way to do that job is the Johnny Mop way? Just slip a cleanser-filled pad on the permanent Johnny Mop handle and swish it quickly around the bowl. It sudses. Deodorizes. When you're finished, spread the handle. Pad drops off and flushes away. Behold, sparkling clean. Pad guaranteed not to clogged rain or harm septic tank. The sleek plastic handle stores clean and dry anywhere. Remember, always use Johnny Mop. Johnny Mop. Enter the big Johnny Mop contest now. Win a Golden Hawk Studebaker, Westinghouse Freezer with $1,000 worth of Seabrook Farms frozen foods, mink stole from Denise Ferriers, or Westinghouse Coffee Maker. And now get Johnny Mop combination pack. $1.29 value, only 98 cents.