In this charming 1937 animated short, Betty Boop stars on stage in a vaudeville performance — but it’s her loyal pup Pudgy who steals the show! While Betty sings and dances, Pudgy gets into all kinds of backstage mischief, resulting in adorable chaos and laughter for the audience.
“Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow” is a delightful slice of classic animation, showcasing the signature Fleischer Studios style: rubber-hose movement, jazzy music, and whimsical humor. A must-see for fans of vintage cartoons and animation history.
🎬 Original Title: Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow
📅 Year: 1937
🎨 Studio: Fleischer Studios
🎭 Starring: Mae Questel (voice of Betty Boop)
🐶 Character Focus: Betty Boop & Pudgy the Pup
🎼 Genre: Animated Short, Musical Comedy
⏱️ Runtime: ~7 minutes
📌 ATAC Categories:
• Classic Animation
• Vintage Shorts
• Musical Comedy
• Female Lead Character
• Animal Sidekick
• Black and White Cartoons
• Vaudeville-Themed Content
• Family-Friendly Entertainment
This short is part of the golden age of animation, capturing the iconic charm and innocence of the 1930s cartoon era. Ideal for animation enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who loves Betty Boop’s timeless appeal.
“Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow” is a delightful slice of classic animation, showcasing the signature Fleischer Studios style: rubber-hose movement, jazzy music, and whimsical humor. A must-see for fans of vintage cartoons and animation history.
🎬 Original Title: Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow
📅 Year: 1937
🎨 Studio: Fleischer Studios
🎭 Starring: Mae Questel (voice of Betty Boop)
🐶 Character Focus: Betty Boop & Pudgy the Pup
🎼 Genre: Animated Short, Musical Comedy
⏱️ Runtime: ~7 minutes
📌 ATAC Categories:
• Classic Animation
• Vintage Shorts
• Musical Comedy
• Female Lead Character
• Animal Sidekick
• Black and White Cartoons
• Vaudeville-Themed Content
• Family-Friendly Entertainment
This short is part of the golden age of animation, capturing the iconic charm and innocence of the 1930s cartoon era. Ideal for animation enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who loves Betty Boop’s timeless appeal.
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00:00THE END
00:30You're on next, Miss Boop.
00:34Okay.
00:42No, Pudgy.
00:46You're on next, Miss Boop.
00:48Okay.
00:56No, Pudgy.
00:58No, Pudgy.
01:00You can't go with me.
01:02You're going to bed.
01:06Now be a good pup and be very quiet.
01:18When work is all done, there's such laughter and fun.
01:22Down in our alley,
01:24the Boes and the Bells and Park Avenue swells.
01:28Down in our alley.
01:30Each evening they gather,
01:32and I know they'd rather be there than anywhere.
01:36So now if you'll listen, you'll see what you're missing,
01:40cause I will take you there.
01:44Hop Lee will appear with his pigtails so queer.
01:48Down in our alley.
01:52China boy, belly belly happy.
01:54Him got laundry, dewy belly snappy.
01:56Him soon marry sweet pink toy.
02:00Settle down, do a lot of washy.
02:02Him have time for makey love by goshy.
02:04Tingling toy, singy like American boy.
02:06Boop, boop, bee-doo, bop.
02:08Meow.
02:20Meow.
02:22Meow.
02:24Oh, oh, oh.
02:54I'm a grinder, I'm a grinder, I'm a grinder all day.
03:22I'm a grinder, I'm a grinder, I'm a grinder all day.
03:36If money I get, there's gonna be a lot of spaghetti, I'm a grinder all day.
03:52I'm a grinder.
04:06I'm a grinder, I'm a grinder, I'm a grinder.
04:10Oh, my God.
04:40Whoa, whoa!
05:37Oh, Pundee! Pundee! Pundee, come down!
05:50Come here!
06:07Oh, no!
06:09Don't do this!