
So Much for So Little
Directed by Chuck Jones
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Federal Security Agency
A cheerful, animated public health advocacy film that traces one child's life from birth to old age, celebrating the modest but vital role of preventive medicine.
Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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Is So Much for So Little scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Does So Much for So Little end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is So Much for So Little easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is So Much for So Little violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is So Much for So Little sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like So Much for So Little, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like So Much for So Little, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like So Much for So Little, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



















































