Another pared down short that really emphasizes the soundtrack. The Bird Store spends most of its first 5 minutes introducing one kind of bird after another, with their birdsong playing an integral part of the score. The progression from songbirds to more surreal birds with elaborate calls (and sound effects) is a joy to watch. Eventually, there’s some action – a cat gets into the shop and is dispatched by the birds operating in concert – but the beauty of this cartoon is the interaction between the clever animation and Frank Churchill’s score.

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