In her only color cartoon, Betty Boop goes to the ball thanks to her fairy godmother; later, only her foot fits the glass slipper..
Honestly, watching Poor Cinderella today is a bit like looking at a fever dream from the 1930s. It’s the only time you get to see Betty in full color, and it’s surprisingly vibrant, even if the colors feel a little bit like they're vibrating off the screen. 🎨 The story is exactly what you think it is. Fairy godmother...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Richard Smith
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"Honestly, watching Poor Cinderella today is a bit like looking at a fever dream from the 1930s. It’s the only time you get to see Betty in full color, and it’s surprisingly vibrant, even if the colors feel a little bit like they're vibrating off the screen. 🎨 The story is exactly what you think it is. Fairy godmother shows up, does some magic, and Betty goes to the ball. But the way she moves? It’s all that classic Fleischer squash-and-stretch that feels almost liquid. It’s mesmerizing in a wa..."
Charles Perrault
United States
