Betty Boop - Boop Oop a Doop (1986)

Synopsis: A comprehensive documentary on the first and most famous animated screen sex symbol -- Betty Boop. The video traces the character's history, from her start as a dog to her transformation into a... A comprehensive documentary on the first and most famous animated screen sex symbol -- Betty Boop. The video traces the character's history, from her start as a dog to her transformation into a seductress with an ultra-short skirt. In the process, the film explores the firestorm of controversy the cartoons created when Betty was seen by censors. Through movie footage, full cartoons, never-before-seen films and narration by Steve Allen, you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about this enduring, endearing character. As added treats, the documentary includes performances by jazz greats Cab Calloway and Cab Calloway, the film debut of Popeye, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of a cartoon. [More]