John Carey animates a nice little scene in Get Rich Quick Porky, Bob Clampett's second directorial entry.
Here, Honest John, a snake oil (emphasis on the oil) salesman attempts to swindle Porky and Gabby into signing a deed to dig for oil. Carey's scene is very smooth and rich in acting:
Gabby urges Porky to sign the deed by nudging him on. "Go on, Porky, let's buy it! We won't get another chance like this!"
Ever cautious, Porky mulls it over.
Gabby physically pushes Porky to make a decision. While Porky is cautious, he is equally naive, gullible, and easy to persuade. It doesn't take long for him to put a halt to his pondering. Gabby's persistence prevails, as does Honest John, who impatiently quips "Uh... 'til death do us part. Right here on the dotted line..."
Porky signs, much to the shared delight of Gabby and Honest John. Gabby's enthusiasm prompts him to lean over Porky's shoulder, eagerly watching his friend sign.
All's well that ends well. Gabby stuffs his hands in his "pockets", satisfied with their new deal. Carey's animation is incredibly smooth, and does a great job of displaying the personalities of the characters. Even Honest John's hand movements have life and charisma to them.
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