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Plot
In the enchanting realm of George Pal's "Puppetoon", a universe where the whimsical collides with the magical, we find ourselves in a curious pawnshop, home to Jasper, a charming black-kid puppet. As the clock ushers in the midnight hour, the hocked instruments within this mystical shop spring to life, their melodies painting the silence of the night. The mesmerizing rhythm of Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra resonates through the air, featuring the enchanting "Pompton Turnpike", while the captivating voice of Peggy Lee weaves a tale of "Old Man Mose is Dead". The two unite in a vibrant rendition of "Cherokee", filling the pawnshop with an electrifying pulse of music.
However, Jasper's world is more than just a symphony of pawnshop treasures. His dreamscape is a labyrinth where reality and imagination intertwine. He finds himself ensnared by a totem pole, a symbol of his captivating predicament. Amid the harmonious jazz, a jazz-loathing wooden Indian springs into existence, war-whooping against the musical enchantment.
In the heart of the night, Jasper is trapped in an animated world of music and mystery, a pawnshop where instruments dance to life's tune, and dreams hold the power to ensnare. "Jasper in a Jam" is a bewitching blend of puppetry and music, a symphony of dreams and midnight enchantments, where the lines of reality blur in the melody of life's orchestra.
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Jasper in a Jam is an animation movie featuring Charlie Barnet and directed by Duke Goldstone.
Jasper in a Jam is currently streaming on Fandor.