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- ↑ Scott, Keith (2022). Cartoon Voices from the Golden Age, 1930-70. BearManor Media. p. 178. ISBN 979-8-88771-010-5.
- ↑ Noir Catoons at the Academy|Cartoon Brew
- ↑ FilmAffinity
- ↑ TCM.com
- ↑ Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1951|Cartoon Research
- ↑ Beck, Jerry (1994). The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals. Turner Publishing. ISBN 978-1878685490.