![]() ![]() ![]() As Betty Boop grew more famous, Helen became more furious at the monetary success of Betty Boop and worked to get a portion of the profit. Helen claimed that the Betty Boop character was based on “her” stage qualities and continued to omit Esther from her storyline. Meanwhile Helen Kane began to build momentum in her Jazz career and continued to copy Esther’s style. Critics argue that Max Fleischer, like Helen, was also inspired by Esther Jones and had created Betty Boop based on the image and characteristics of Esther Jones. Esther Jones the Real Bety BoopĪs Esther Jones grew into womanhood she became much more curvy much like the transition from the cute puppy figure and more like Betty Boops new more modern figure. Helen would have probably totally gotten away with stealing Esther’s sound and trademark gestures but she became greedy when the creator of Betty Boop made tremendous money off of “her” style so she sued Max Fleischer, the creator and Paramount. But she failed to mention that she stole this trademark and her overall sound from black jazz singer that she was inspired by (clears throat… copied) by the name of Esther Jones. ![]() Introduced by cartoonist Max Fleischer in 1930, the caricature of the jazz age flapper was the first and most famous sex symbol in animation. Helen Kane was a struggling jazz singer who’s career was fading until one night she decided to add “ Boop boop a doop” to her performance. In fact, in addition to the song by Helen Kane, she also starred in a film (also from Paramont) called Dangerous Nan McGrew. The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop was inspired by a Black jazz singer in Harlem. Esther had a very distinctive sound and trademark showmanship which included eyebrow raises and quick eye ball girations! (I am laughing at that description, but just check out the video below and you will understand what I mean.) Meet Helen Kane – The Betty Boopy Dupe You can find that link here! The Scoop Boop De BoopĮsther Jones was a child star and traveled around the world entertaining crowds at night clubs. Esther had passed away in 1934, so this was the only form of evidence that they could provide.Betty Boop was black? This was total news to me! And yes I fact checked and found the New York Times article dating back to the 1934 lawsuit and court case. The defense managed to find a 1928 sound film of Baby Esther’s performance, and played it for the judge. ![]() Walton revealed that Kane had attended Baby Esther’s act in April of 1928, and began “booping” just like Esther a few weeks after the show. The trial went on for two years until the defense called Baby Esther’s manager, Lou Walton, to testify. While Betty was visually a caricature of Kane, her famous “booping” was the appropriation of Baby Esther’s signature scat, which she performed at the Cotton Club in Harlem throughout the 1920s. Kane believed that the character was based on much more than just her looks, and claimed that it was based on her entire persona- she insisted that she had invented the phrase “Boop-oop-a-doop” in her well known 1928 hit song, “I Wanna Be Loved By You.” As a result, Kane filed a $250,0000 infringement lawsuit against Fleischer and the film company Paramount Publix Corp. Max Fleischer, the creator of Betty Boop, was sued not by Esther, but by actress and. The video Viola shared reveals that the late Esther was behind Betty Boop's style, but was unfairly not credited. The character was based on the looks of singer Helen Kane. Birthday or special occasion gift HomemadebyAlfie (100) 12.86 Betty Boop Cartoon Movie Disney Character Retro Vintage Quilt Blanket Sofa Bedding Family Birthday Gift Idea For Fans Him Her RodenisFashionShop (21) 55. (James VanDerZee) It's not widely known, but Esther Jones a black Harlem singer. Because she was created for Bimbo, she was originally an anthropomorphic poodle character, but she still had her Betty charms. Personalized Betty Boop Rolling Tray Set EklektikArtCo (14) 45.00 Betty Boop Design Light Up Bottle. You can order your copies at the links below. On February 12th, she celebrates Black History Month by showcasing Esther Jones, the real inspiration behind classic cartoon icon Betty Boop. at 4:00 am Esther Jones, also known as Baby Esther, was the original inspiration for Betty Boop. The visual inspiration behind Betty Boop, a Max Fleischer Studios creation, was actually a popular white actress and singer named Helen Kane. Betty Boop’s Guide to a Bold and Balanced Life is a must-have for Betty’s followers, collectors, and animation buffs It’s also the perfect uplifting gift to be shared among girlfriends, Galentine’s, moms, daughters, grads, holiday gift-givers and the legions of Betty’s devoted fans everywhere. On February 12th, she celebrates Black History Month by showcasing Esther Jones, the real inspiration behind classic cartoon icon Betty Boop. ![]()
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