Screen Songs 1935-36: Bring on the Bands
In 1935-36 Fleischer resumed the Screen Songs “by popular demand” – according to the trade advertisements. But this time certain changes were made.
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Max and Dave: Popeye 1934-35: From Stren’th to Stren’th
Some feel the Popeye cartoons may have been formula, but the public was eating it up, like so many spinach rolls.
Max and Dave: Betty Boop 1934-35
Exposed garters were out. Long dresses were the order of the day. And “hotcha” numbers gave way to preachy songs about tolerance and other life lessons.
Max and Dave: Color Classics 1934-35
The Color Classics strove for the Disney-esque and frequently featured original songs, some of which were quite memorable.
Max and Dave: He Yam What He Yam
Popeye the Sailor was “making waves” in the entertainment industry. The songs in his cartoons reflected who he “yam”.
Max and Dave: The Code Breaks Betty
As of July 1st, 1934, all films had to submit to the Production Code and display the MPPDA seal. And yes, that applied to cartoons as well.
Max and Dave: “Screen Songs” 1934
One could easily understand if the Fleischer brothers felt their plate to be full as 1934 arrived. And the Screen Songs were proving extremely popular.
Max and Dave: Shiver Me Timbers!
Popeye was an immediate smash with both moviegoers and exhibitors, as the first official episode of the sailor’s own series came out only two months after his animated debut.
Max and Dave: Betty Boop 1933-34 – Betty Meets Her Match
As the 1933-34 season began, Betty Boop seemed to be holding her popularity. However, she was about to meet a character that would knock her for a row of spinach cans.
Max and Dave: Screen Songs 1933
The depression continued on, but seemed more bearable with the reappearance of beer. Betty Boop’s campaign promise from her run for president had finally come to pass.
