Online, there would be a small group of people who would claim that Betty Boop was “originally a redhead” and use her only colorized film, Poor Cinderella, as their “proof.” They often use this to counter argue against “Betty Boop was black” claims and discussions with some even und...
This story originally appeared on Blacknews.com. Jasmine Amy Rogers, a 23-year-old African American actress, is set to take the lead in“BOOP!The Betty Boop Musical”that will debut onBroadway. The musical, which promises to bring Betty’s charm to life on stage, is premiering in Chicago...
Animator Grim Natwick originally drew the character as a small dog, but Betty became a human in 1932. Betty Boop cartoons were popular with the American public; among the best films of the series wereDizzy Dishes(1930),I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, You Rascal, You(1932),The Old Ma...