May 6, 1939 –
The Merrie Melodies short, Thugs with Dirty Mugs, directed by Tex Avery, debuted on this date.
The main bank-robber, Ed. G. Robemsome is a parody of Edward G. Robinson, star of classic 30’s gangster movies like Little Caesar and The Last Gangster.
The Haus of Dcaligari 