Bobby Bumps’ Fourth (1917) | Patriotic Silent Cartoon Classic | Public Domain Animation

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Firecrackers, flags, and fourth-grade rebellion — Bobby Bumps’ Fourth is a chaotic and comical celebration of Independence Day, as only a 1917 cartoon can deliver.

Drawn by Earl Hurd, this early animation gem is full of slapstick, charm, and timeless mischief — a window into how America laughed over a century ago.

🧨 Released: 1917
🎬 Animator: Earl Hurd
📜 Public domain animation
🎆 Runtime: Short film (~4–5 minutes)

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