Cartoon Reviews

Friday, November 20, 2015

Betty Boop for President (1932)

"When I'm the President, I'll give you all a great big kiss, when I'm the President, woo! ♫." - Betty Boop
Originally released on November 4th, 1932, just four days before the 37th presidential election when Roosevelt was elected, the musical cartoon Betty Boop for President was a lighthearted distraction from the hardships of the Great Depression (as was Betty in general); children and adult viewers got to fantasize about a crazy, fun world with the charming and chipper Betty Boop as president, who could make the country's problems disappear through song, dance, winks, and kisses. It's a fun watch that's riddled with political satire and presents the obvious joke of how Betty's looks and charisma seem to be more beneficial elements for her campaign, as is humorously exemplified in the cartoon by having the hugely favored Betty Boop contrasted against her opponent the less-popular, faceless candidate "Mr. Nobody."  

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