A different-voiced Betty Boop is the highlight of The Bum Bandit

Just saw this on YouTube. Bimbo tries to rob a train but is stopped by his wife, Nan McGroo, played with dog ears by Betty Boop in only her fourth appearance. She has a much tougher voice here than the more sweet one associated with Mae Questel. Typical early Max and Dave Fleischer talkie with plenty of amusing gags and a musical number between Betty and Bimbo that's the highlight of The Bum Bandit. While this was a Talkartoon starring Bimbo, it's obvious here that Betty's more the show stopper, even with the different voice, and that she'll eventually take over the series. Worth a look for early animation fans, especially those of the Fleischers.

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