The Adventures Of Sammy And Sausage - 7 - Crossing The Line (1928)

Animation by Joe Noble. L/S of the animator standing at an easel painting a cartoon. He holds his head as if looking for inspiration. Sausage (a dog) says to Sammy in a speech bubble: “The Guv’nor looks bad.“ they both look through telescopes. Joe is seeing spots before his eyes. Sammy says: “It’s the hustle of the Modern Times.“ Sausage suggests: “Take a holiday with us... in the past.“ He throws him a book to read. He opens it and reads: “Excursions - feeling tired or worn out? Take a holiday in the past. Step up on the Easel.“ Joe has a think: “On the Easel eh! Shall I risk it?“ He decides to go for it and steps up, saying to Sausage: “Lead on Macduff.“ A grumpy moustachioed man appears wearing a hat which reads: “Inspector“. He looks daggers at Joe (literally! Animated daggers come out of his eyes towards our artist!) He paws the ground with his foot. He says to Joe: “You can’t wear those clothes - you’ll make me lose my temper!“ “Can’t you read?“ Joe looks at a sign which reads: