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The Romance of Betty Boop (1985)
In 1930s, hard-working girl Betty Boop sings at nights at her uncle Mischa's popular NY nightclub and dreams of marrying a posh rich playboy, Waldo. Gangster Johnny "Throat" and a nice hard-working ice-seller, Freddy, also woo her.
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In 1930s, hard-working girl Betty Boop sings at nights at her uncle Mischa's popular NY nightclub and dreams of marrying a posh rich playboy, Waldo. Gangster Johnny "Throat" and a nice hard-working ice-seller, Freddy, also woo her.
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Genre:Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Written By:Ron Friedman
In Theaters:3/20/1985
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Runtime:24 minutes
Studio:Bill Melendez Productions, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, King Features Syndicate
Cast
Bill Melendez
Director
Desiree Goyette
Betty Boop (voice)
Sean Allan
Freddy (voice)
Derek McGrath
Waldo Van Lavish (voice)
George Wendt
Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)
Sandy Kenyon
Uncle Mischa Bubbles (voice)
Frank Buxton
Parrot (voice)
Robert Towers
Chuckles (voice)
Ron Friedman
Ethnic Voices (voice)
John Stephenson
Announcer (voice)
Marsha Meyers
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