Betty Boop 1932-33: A Talkartoon By Any Other Name…
Bimbo washes up on a tropical isle in his outboard, landing in the canoe of native girl Betty (whose reaction of “Holy Smack” may be a curious ad lib).
Tag Archives: Max Fleischer
Bringing Fleischer’s “Somewhere In Dreamland” to MeTV
They said it couldn’t be done. In fact, after three decades of personal effort, I was convinced it would never happen.
Max and Dave “Screen Songs” 1932: More of Your Favorite Radio Stars
As the 1931-32 season ended, the Fleischer Screen Songs were starting to feature more live action sequences with favorite radio stars and Broadway personalities.
The End of the “Talkartoons”
In this instalment we cover these final episodes, as the Talkartoons became virtually indistinguishable from the “new” Boop series which would immediately follow.
1931-32 Talkartoons: Give Us More Betty!
It was becoming clear that Betty Boop was the star of the Talkartoon series. I wonder how much of a surprise this was to Max and Dave.
Max and Dave: Screen Songs 1932 – More Live Footage
During the remainder of the 1931-32 season, the Screen Songs began to feature more live footage from well known radio artists.
Max and Dave: Screen Songs 1931-32: Slight Changes
Just as the Talkartoons developed during the 1931-32 season, the Screen Songs had developed too. They began to use more up to date song material, rather than relics.
“Cartoon Carnival” and Fleischer Tribute on TCM Saturday Oct. 2nd
Thunderbean Thursday is once again delayed this week so we can tell you about a wonderful cartoon event you won’t want to miss.
Talkartoons 1931: Do It Or Die
By the end of this season, both Bimbo and Betty were getting occasional screen credit, which indicates they were both becoming attractive to exhibitors.
Max and Dave: Talkartoons 1930-31 – Still Popular
Subject matter was becoming more exotic, developing a house style weirdness that didn’t at all cater to being ootsy-cutesy.
