Betty Boop, a nursemaid, meets a masher in the park; with the Bouncing Ball, Ethel Merman sings the title song..
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Is it worth your time? If you have about seven minutes to kill and a soft spot for 1930s animation, sure, put it on. It’s light, it’s bouncy, and it doesn’t ask much of your brain. If you’re allergic to repetitive musical numbers or the specific, squeaky cadence of Mae Questel’s Betty, steer clear. This isn't exactly d...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Hal Roach
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"Is it worth your time? If you have about seven minutes to kill and a soft spot for 1930s animation, sure, put it on. It’s light, it’s bouncy, and it doesn’t ask much of your brain. If you’re allergic to repetitive musical numbers or the specific, squeaky cadence of Mae Questel’s Betty, steer clear. This isn't exactly deep storytelling, but it's got that strange, rubbery energy you just don't see anymore. Betty starts out doing what she does best: being a nursemaid in a park. It’s a classic setu..."
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