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The Scandalous Story Behind The REAL Betty Boop Will Blow You Away
Created by cartoon animator Max Fleischer, Betty Boop became a cultural icon in the 1930s. A symbol of the bygone roaring twenties and all of its
wonderful debauchery, the cartoon was a hit with adults and later with children, when she became more toned down.
More than the caricature of a flapper, Betty Boop represented a fully realized woman. Other female cartoons of the era like Minnie Mouse were almost
replicas of their male counterparts with only a few details changed; the animations did not take on the human female form and were portrayed as
childish. Betty on the other hand was sexually autonomous and outspoken against the old values asserted by her parents and the previous generations.
Nevertheless, after the infamous Hays Code forced morality restrictions on film, the sexual and psychological undertones of Miss Boop were almost
entirely eliminated. The character was essentially relegated to a more demure career girl in later years, yet Betty Boop remained a household name for decades.
While the image of the busty, doe-eyed animation may be one of the nation’s most recognizable faces, most people couldn’t pick the original Betty Boop
out of a lineup. So who inspired Max Fleischer’s runaway hit cartoon? Was it the quirky Helen Kane, who “boop-a-doop’ed” like Betty? Or perhaps the
‘30s it-girl Clara Bow, whose short hair and thin eye brows perfectly mimicked the flapper cartoon’s? Or maybe it was Baby Esther, the black jazz singer whose
name has been long erased by history?
Well, we’ve got an answer, and it’s a little complicated…
Although many believe Helen Kane is the inspiration for Betty Boop, the character would not have been possible without 1920s jazz singer Esther Jones,
aka Baby Esther.
Nicknamed after her “baby” singing style, Esther performed regularly at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem.
Esther was known for using phrases like “Boop-oop-a-doop” (which would later become a signature of the cartoon’s). Yet, while the Betty Boop creators have
acknowledged that Baby Esther is the true original, most people credit Helen Kane. Why? Helen Kane went out of her way to take the credit.
You see, the thing is that Betty Boop was initially intended, by creator Max Fleischer, to be a caricature of Helen Kane — though he didn’t know at the time that
Kane was merely a Baby Esther copycat.
It’s up to you to decide where the story of Baby Esther’s erasure begins. In 1930, Betty Boop appeared in the cartoon Dizzy Dishes as an anthropomorphic French
poodle. Betty didn’t become human until 1932 when her floppy ears turned into hoop earrings.
However, things took a bit of a messy turn in 1932 when Helen filed a $250,000 infringement lawsuit against Max Fleischer for exploiting her personality and image.
It was during this trial that the real Betty Boop was exposed. Theatrical Manager Lou Walton testified that Helen Kane had seen Baby Esther’s act in April, 1928.
An act in which Baby Esther sang the song “I Wanna Be Loved By You” with phrases like “boop-boop-a-doop” sung throughout the performance. Just a few
weeks later Kane began to “boop” like Baby Esther.
Betty Boop sings I Want to Be Loved by You
Lou Walton also testified that in 1925 he had personally taught a young Baby Esther her signature scat style. Helen Kane's plan was unraveling.
By the time the trial had taken place, Baby Esther had already passed — the jazz singer had nothing to gain from the revelation. However,
Helen Kane’s career was on the decline, and this was an easy way to get back in the public eye.
After the trial had gone on for two years, Max Fleischer managed to locate a 1928 sound film of Baby Esther’s performance “boop-a-doops” and all.
The case was finally put to rest, Baby Esther’s legacy was restored and Helen Kane’s theft was exposed.
Judge Edward J. McGoldrick ruled, “The plaintiff has failed to sustain either cause of action by proof of sufficient probative force,”
and that in his opinion the “baby” singing style did not originate with Kane. He also found that Kane did not create Betty Boop’s appearance,
as the cartoon closely resembled another star of the era named Clara Bow (pictured below).
So does this mean Betty Boop is black? No, of course not — but she was, in part, inspired by the musical style of a black artist. All it
means is that it's important to give artists the credit that they deserve. You can try to rewrite history like Helen Kane, but the truth
will always come out!
(by EMERALD PELLOT)
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Posted - 11/09/2017 : 23:33:29
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Betty Boop Makeup Transformation Tutorial
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The Origins of Betty Boop
Betty Boop - Poor Cinderella (1934) HD Fleischer Studio's Color classics cartoon
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Posted - 11/09/2017 : 23:34:36
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Popeye and Betty Boop (Banned Cartoon) Enhanced
Ain'tcha by Betty Boop (Song Only)
Betty Boop - There's Something About A Soldier (1934) HD Fleischer Studios animated short cartoon
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Posted - 13/09/2017 : 11:58:02
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Them - Gloria (1964, Original and Best)
In December, 1964, this was released as the B-side of the Them single "Baby Please Don' t Go,"
which was a cover of a Blues standard. "Gloria" gained traction when it became a highlight of
the group's live shows, sometimes developing into a 20-minute jam. The song got little airplay
in England, but found a following in America among the same Garage Rock audience that loved
"Louie Louie." In the US, it was first released (as the B-side) in March, 1965, but was reissued
as the A-side of the single in April, 1966, which is when it charted at #71. It became the most
well known song for the group, despite its humble beginnings.
Them - It's All Over Now Baby Blue (1966)
Wiki: Them (band)
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Them
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Posted - 14/09/2017 : 13:16:52
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Johnny Thunders - You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory (1978)
The Heartbreakers – Billy Rath, Walter Lure, Jerry & Johnny Thunders
Johnny Thunders - Born To Lose (1977)
Info:
https://genius.com/The-heartbreakers-born-to-lose-aka-born-too-loose-lyrics
JohnnyThunders Hollywood High, NYC/1973
Wiki: John Anthony Genzale
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Thunders
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Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr. (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991) Johnny Thunders made an impression.
I first saw him with the New York Dolls in 1974, playing Flint, MI of all places, dressed in black leather 2 sizes too small and
hair a mile high. I later met him playing small bars in Ann Arbor, MI with Wayne Kramer as the band Gang War. A talented guitarist,
a flashy dresser, and a terrible junkie is how Johnny’s remembered. The Dolls crashed around 1976 but Johnny went on with The Heartbreakers
and then solo for a number of LPs, each lousier then the next as his drug problems escalated. Johnny ended his life in a small hotel in New Orleans French Quarter.
Some say it was a drug overdose some say murder as his room was ransacked and all his belonging gone, either way no one was very surprised.
Check out, The Dolls 2 LPs, – L.A.M.F by The Heartbreakers and solo LP So Alone and Copy Cats with Patti Pallidin.
The New York Dolls - Syl, Arthur, David, Jerry and Johnny
Sable Starr was the Queen of the 1970 groupies. First with Iggy and later Johnny
– among others. Johnny and Iggy later became friends but you can’t tell here.
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Johnny and Jerry Nolan - 2 junkies
Johnny & Patti Pallidin
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Posted - 14/09/2017 : 20:30:21
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Patrick Macnee & Diana Rigg (Emma Peel)
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Wiki: Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg
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Posted - 14/09/2017 : 20:43:27
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Joanna Lumley
With all the beautiful photos Joanna Lumley has taken and
wonderful clothes she has worn, nothing may be as lovely as
her in this red cowl dress (from "Dirtier by the Dozen")
and blue suede boots.
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Portrait of British actor Joanna Lumley during the promotion of her role as Purdey
on ITV's The New Avengers, United Kingdom, 1977, photograph by Terry O'Neill. ***
Young Joanna Lumley
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Wiki: Joanna Lamond Lumley
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Posted - 14/09/2017 : 21:06:31
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Purdey - Joanna Lumley - The New Avengers 1976-77
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MGB Mark III - Chapeau Melon et Bottes de Cuir, Purdey
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