"Bimbo's Initiation": A Wild, Wonderful, and Slightly Unsettling Old Cartoon
So, you’re thinking about diving into Bimbo’s Initiation? Honestly, if you love old, *really* weird cartoons, the kind that make you wonder what they were putting in the water back then, then yeah, give it a shot. This one’s for the animation history buffs, the folks who dig surrealism before that word was even common....
Bimbo the dog gets tricked into a terrifying "fun house" initiation by a secret society. As he endures surreal and scary trials, a very early version of Betty Boop appears to add some unexpected musical charm to the chaos. It's a classic example of early Fleischer Studios animation.
Synopsis
Bimbo the dog is initiated into a secret society in a sadistic 'fun house'; then Betty Boop (with dog's ears) takes a hand.
Review Excerpt
"So, you’re thinking about diving into Bimbo’s Initiation? Honestly, if you love old, *really* weird cartoons, the kind that make you wonder what they were putting in the water back then, then yeah, give it a shot. This one’s for the animation history buffs, the folks who dig surrealism before that word was even common. But if you're hoping for a polished, laugh-out-loud modern cartoon, or something with a clear story, you'll probably just scratch your head and bail about a minute in. It's an acq..."
