Fantasmagorie, by Émile Cohl, is considered to be the first animated story in film. Though “Humorous Phases of Funny Faces” by J. Stuart Blackton pre-dates “Fantasmagorie” by 2 years, it did not serve as a narrative other than simply showing various facial expressions via the technique of hand-drawn animation.
Betty Boop – Bimbo’s Initiation - 1931
Bimbo the dog is initiated into a secret society by having to survive a sadistic ‘fun house’. Then Betty Boop shows up (wearing dog ears). The more Betty Boops show up.
Betty Boop – Minnie the Moocher - 1932
Betty Boop and Bimbo run away from home, but that night they are scared by a chorus of ghosts singing the title song. Features a live number by Cab Calloway at the beginning.
Betty Boop – I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, You Rascal You - 1932
Koko and Bimbo take Betty Boop on a jungle safari, where they run afoul of a cannibal tribe caricaturing Louis Armstrong and his band members (they play the title song, partly in live-action).
- From IMDB
Betty Boop’s Ker-Choo - 1932
Betty, Koko, and Bimbo drive at the auto races; Betty has a cold, and her sneezes help her win.
- From IMDB
Betty Boop – Just a Gigolo - 1932
Irene Bordoni sings the title song in French and English with a Bouncing Ball. Cartoon sequences: Betty Boop as a cabaret emcee and cigarette girl; a romantic tom-cat gigolo
Betty Boop – A Hunting We Will Go - 1932
Amorous hunters Bimbo and Koko set out to bag some furs for coat-loving Betty Boop, but things don’t turn out the way they’d planned…
Betty Boop Hallowe’en Party - 1933
I read somewhere this cartoon was or is banned, but I’m not sure what for. In this Betty Boop cartoon she is hosting a Halloween Party with her friend Scarecrow. Then a gorilla comes and tries to ruin the party.
Betty Boop – Snow-White - 1933
Trouble starts when the queen’s magic mirror says Betty Boop is fairest. Cab Calloway sings “St. James Infirmary Blues.”
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