![]() ![]() 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. They swear up and down Esther did not inspire Betty boop. 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. Little Known Black History Fact: Esther Jones Written by D.L. They are quick to say Betty was inspired by a white woman who actually was ripping off Esthers style. 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. ![]() 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. 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. fleischerstudios vintage inspiration you got this betty boop GIF. 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. Inspire Black And White GIF by Fleischer Studios. ![]()
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