The Romance of Betty Boop (1985): Cast
The Romance of Betty Boop is a 1985 short animated comedy directed by Bill Melendez, starring Desiree Goyette as Betty Boop (voice), Sandy Kenyon and Derek McGrath. It runs 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Director
- Bill Melendez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bill Melendez Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Romance of Betty Boop About?
The premise of The Romance of Betty Boop without spoilers.
Set in 1930s New York, industrious Betty Boop works nights singing at her uncle Mischa’s bustling nightclub while longing to marry the affluent playboy Waldo. Meanwhile, tough gangster Johnny “Throat” and diligent ice‑seller Freddy both compete for her affection, adding romance and rivalry to her ambitions.
The Romance of Betty Boop Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- fame and fortune
- betty boop character
- five word title
- new york city
- 1930s
- female protagonist
- year 1939
- gangster
- ice seller
- rich playboy
- posh
- nightclub
+7 more Show fewer
- nightclub owner
- climbing a building
- dating
- nightclub singer
- kidnapping
- multiple suitor
- character name in title
The Romance of Betty Boop Cast & Characters
Desiree Goyette leads the cast as Betty Boop (voice), with Sandy Kenyon as Uncle Mischa Bubbles (voice) and Derek McGrath as Waldo Van Lavish (voice). Directed by Bill Melendez; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Melendez
- Desiree Goyette as Betty Boop (voice)
- Sandy Kenyon as Uncle Mischa Bubbles (voice)
- Derek McGrath as Waldo Van Lavish (voice)
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George Wendt as Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)
Also Starring in The Romance of Betty Boop
· 6 more- Sean Allan Freddy (voice)
- John Stephenson Announcer (voice)
- Robert Towers Chuckles (voice)
- Frank Buxton Parrot (voice)
- Ron Friedman Ethnic Voices (voice)
- Marsha Meyers Beverly
More from Bill Melendez
More films directed by Bill Melendez: Frosty Returns, Happily Ever After, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.
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Movies Like The Romance of Betty Boop
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Betty Boop’s Hollywood Mystery 1989 -
Betty Boop and the Little King 1936 -
Betty Boop and Grampy 1935 -
Betty Boop’s Penthouse 1933 -
Betty Boop’s Rise to Fame 1934 -
Hurray for Betty Boop 1980 -
Hurray for Betty Boop 1980 -
The Betty Boop Limited 1932 -
Betty Boop’s Ups and Downs 1932 -
Betty Boop’s Life Guard 1934 -
Betty Boop’s Prize Show 1934 -
Romantic Melodies 1932
The Romance of Betty Boop FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Romance of Betty Boop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Romance of Betty Boop?
The Romance of Betty Boop runs 24 minutes.
When was The Romance of Betty Boop released?
The Romance of Betty Boop was released on March 20, 1985.
Who directed The Romance of Betty Boop?
The Romance of Betty Boop was directed by Bill Melendez.
More films by Bill Melendez Who is in the cast of The Romance of Betty Boop?
The Romance of Betty Boop stars Desiree Goyette as Betty Boop (voice), Sandy Kenyon as Uncle Mischa Bubbles (voice) and Derek McGrath as Waldo Van Lavish (voice), among 10 credited actors.
Does The Romance of Betty Boop have a post-credit scene?
No. The Romance of Betty Boop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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