Felix Win's Out is a 1923 Felix the Cat short produced by Pat Sullivan.
Plot[]
On a dull and boring day, Felix, a cat with an adventurous spirit trapped in a dull city, yearns for excitement and novelty. His dull routine is abruptly interrupted when he comes across a vibrant poster announcing the arrival of a circus at the local amusement park. His eyes light up at the promise of a magical spectacle, and the monotony dissipates like smoke in the wind.
Felix's excitement reaches its peak when he witnesses an extravagant parade of elephants, a sight that evokes nostalgia for times gone by. The majestic animals march through the streets, their trunks holding each other's tails, creating a mesmerizing scene that captures Felix's imagination. Colorful clowns, exotic animals and the festive atmosphere of the circus envelop him, awakening a burning desire to escape the mundane life and join the circus troupe.
Driven by an irresistible impulse, Félix decides to abandon his ordinary life and venture into the magical world of the circus. He gives himself body and soul to his new passion, learning the circus arts with enthusiasm and dedication. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he comes across a peculiar scene in a secluded tent.
Curious, Félix eavesdrops on a conversation between the "Skeleton Man" and the "Fat Lady", two circus performers with distinct appearances. The Skeleton Man, with his skeletal figure and hoarse voice, asks the Fat Lady to marry him, and she, thrilled, accepts the proposal. However, the joy of the moment is short-lived, as the Fat Lady, when sitting on her fiancé's lap, causes a comical disaster, leading the Skeleton Man to reconsider his decision.
Moved by the Fat Lady's sadness, Félix, with his generous heart, decides to intervene. He discovers a magic flute, a mysterious object with extraordinary powers, and devises a plan to bring the unlikely couple together. However, his good intentions turn into a nightmare when the circus’s master of ceremonies, an authoritarian and ruthless man, discovers his actions. Enraged, he fires Felix, banishing him from the magical world he loved so much. Determined to reclaim his place in the circus, Felix devises a cunning plan. He recruits an army of trained fleas, tiny creatures with astonishing abilities, and sends them to wreak havoc and confusion among the circus animals.
Panic breaks out in the ring, with animals running in all directions, creating a spectacle of chaos and hysteria. Amidst the pandemonium, Felix emerges as an unlikely savior. He wields the magic flute, and its enchanting melodies calm the wild animals, restoring order to the circus.