Betty Boop and Mickey Rooney
Spanish postcard by Ediciones ARFA, Barcelona, no. 51/8. Betty Boop and Mickey Rooney. Caption : "A trip to Niagara". Collection: Marlene Pilaete.
Betty Boop is one of the most enduring and recognisable animated characters in film history, a true icon of the Jazz Age. Created by Grim Natwick at the request of Max Fleischer, she appeared in 90 animated films between 1930 and 1939. 'La Boop' quickly became known as 'The Queen of the Animated Screen.' She is the first fully human, all-female animated character, rising from a supporting role to star in her own popular series, produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. On 11 February 2026, she makes her debut on our blog European Film Star Postcards!
Betty Boop and Mickey Rooney
Spanish postcard by Ediciones ARFA, Barcelona, no. 51/8. Betty Boop and Mickey Rooney. Caption : "A trip to Niagara". Collection: Marlene Pilaete.
Betty Boop is one of the most enduring and recognisable animated characters in film history, a true icon of the Jazz Age. Created by Grim Natwick at the request of Max Fleischer, she appeared in 90 animated films between 1930 and 1939. 'La Boop' quickly became known as 'The Queen of the Animated Screen.' She is the first fully human, all-female animated character, rising from a supporting role to star in her own popular series, produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. On 11 February 2026, she makes her debut on our blog European Film Star Postcards!