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Out of the Inkwell
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Out of the Inkwell

1938-04-22 · 6 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Animation

In a tribute to the Fleischer brothers shorts of the '20s, a janitor hypnotizes Max Fleischer's pen to draw Betty Boop.

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Directors
Dave Fleischer
Production companies
Fleischer Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Bonnie PoeBonnie PoeBetty Boop
Oscar PolkOscar PolkThe Janitor

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