Cine-Concert: Poo Poo Pee Doo
60 min. | Dialogue Language: English
Betty Boop may be one of the oldest animated characters, she is also one of the most popular, and she is still widely known with young and older people alike. Betty's evolution runs parallel to the history of America and the status of women in the country, making this an alternative way to learn some important lessons! Behind the young girl and her provocative, sultry attitude, there happens to be a strong and profound personality. She's free, independent and caring. And she's ready to defend herself from the brutality found in the men she meets.
Through this live electronic cine-concert with music composed and performed by Thibault Cohade, you have the opportunity to (re)discover the adamant female character that continues to be relevant, even in today's society - where the fight for equality continues. The original films were paired with jazz music, a genre tightly linked with the 30s, but let's see how Betty interacts with a contemporary electronic music set. En avant la musique!
Minnie the Moocher
Betty Boop and Bimbo run away from home, but they wind up in a spooky area. A ghost walrus, whose gyrations were rotoscoped from footage of Cab Calloway's performance of the titular song, appears to them. Was running away the right thing to do?
Betty Boop for President
Vote Betty! Betty Boop's campaign for president tries to appeal to everyone. Real candidates are parodied, but campaign promises are a bit bizarre. Vote for her and you get a kiss! We know what we would do 😉
Snow-White
Loosely based on the Snow White fairytale, this is perhaps one of the most memorable Betty Boop shorts. The real trouble starts when the queen's magic mirror says Betty Boop is "the fairest in the land". The Wicked Queen isn't pleased ...
The Old Man of the Mountain
Arguably one of Fleischer's darkest Betty Boop shorts, The Old Man of the Mountain shows how Betty goes to the fearsome titular man. Together they sing a duet.
Betty Boop's Penthouse
While Bimbo and Koko admire Betty taking a shower, their experiment becomes a monster. Look behind you, Betty!
Sally Swing
After the introduction of the Hays Code, Betty's films are subjected to many changes. Still, Sally Swing is an incredibly creative Fleischer film. Here, Betty auditions bandleaders for a college swing dance.