Rhythm on the Reservation explained

Rhythm on the Reservation
Director:Dave Fleischer
Animator:Graham Place
Myron Waldman
Starring:Margie Hines
Jack Mercer
Music:Sammy Timberg
Producer:Max Fleischer
Studio:Fleischer Studios
Distributor:Paramount Pictures
Country:United States
Color Process:Black-and-white
Runtime:6 minutes
Language:English

Rhythm on the Reservation is a 1939 Fleischer Studios animated short film directed by Dave Fleischer and starring Betty Boop.[1]

The short marks the final theatrical appearance of Betty until her 1988 cameo in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Synopsis

Betty Boop's Swing Band visits a Native American reservation. The natives borrow all the musical instruments, but not knowing their real purpose, they find odd uses for them. Betty demonstrates the correct use of the kettle drum and teaches the braves the true meaning of 'rhythm.'

References

  1. Book: Lenburg . Jeff . The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons . 1999 . Checkmark Books . 0-8160-3831-7 . 6 June 2020 . 54–56.

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