Stopping the Show

Stopping the Show:


It is the first short to be identified as a “Betty Boop” cartoon even though it is not Betty Boop’s debut appearance. Since this is her first appearance in her own series, this short is considered to be her first appearance under the “Betty Boop” animated trademark.

Billy Boop, her baby brother, also makes his debut.

A vaudeville theater hosts an appearance by Betty Boop. She mimics real-life vocalists in her “Betty Boop’s Imitations” performance, including celebrities like Fanny Brice and Maurice Chevalier.

Songs such as “That’s My Weakness Now,” “I’m An Indian,” and “Hello, Beautiful” are among those she sings.

The cartoon audience roars with laughter and applause. In this episode, Betty Boop’s impressions are based on Mae Questel’s actual impersonations.

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