Description
The Little King returned for a final fling in 1936 through the courtesy of Max Fleischer in Betty Boop and the Little King. The animators fattened him up, but kept him in true Soglowesque form. Although in black&white, the cartoon has all the earmarks of having been designed in color. It is exquisitely lush in concept and benefits from several three-dimensional sets. The little fellow's playfulness and make-believe innocence remain intact, and prove to be a winning act alongside Ms. Boop. He bounces along delicately, his tiny feet gracefully tapping the cobblestone street as if it were made of porcelain. The ankle-garter he wears is a nice touch. Thereafter The Little King retired from the screen to play and dream, but remains forever faithful to our bidding. |
