Billy Murray
Also Known As: William Thomas Murray, William Murray
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Thomas Murray was one of the most popular musicians in the United States in the early 20th century. While he received star billing in vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record label of the era.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Adult: No
Birthday: May 25, 1877
Age: 147 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: August 17, 1954
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In My Merry Oldsmobile
Overview: A lady is rescued from a villain by a heroic young man, who then takes her for a spin in his Oldsmobile.
Genres: Music Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-03-14
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Finding His Voice
Overview: Animated figure Talkie gets a visit from his friend Mutie in search for a job. Talkie takes him to the Western Electric sound lab...
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-06-21
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In the Shade of the Old Applesauce
Overview: This short animation is dubbed a "Paramount Screen Souvenir" is a lost Fleischer Studios Screen Song featuring Betty Boop and Bimbo.
Genres: Animation Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-10-16
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Mask-A-Raid
Overview: Betty Boop is queen of the Masquerade Ball where, among other antics, Bimbo and a lecherous old man vie for her affections.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-11-06
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Silly Scandals
Overview: In a vaudeville act, Betty Boop (with dog's ears) sings "You're Drivin' Me Crazy;" Bimbo sneaks into the show and runs afoul of a stage hypnotist.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-05-22
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Overview: A Max & Dave Fleischer cartoon from 1931. Bimbo climbs a beanstalk to find Betty Boop enslaved by the giant.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-11-20
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The Dancing Fool
Overview: Daredevil sign painters Bimbo and Koko like what they see through the window of Betty Boop's Dancing School, and stay for a lesson.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-04-07
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Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Overview: Betty Boop, a nursemaid, meets a masher in the park; with the Bouncing Ball, Ethel Merman sings the title song.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-05-19
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Romantic Melodies
Overview: Bimbo leads an awful German street band to serenade Betty Boop, but she prefers Arthur Tracy, 'Street Singer of the Air,' who in live- action sings several old-fashioned songs with a Bouncing Ball.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-10-20
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Noah's Lark
Overview: Noah seems to have major problems with his animals when they all get restless and leave the ship to go to Coney Island and Luna Park to get away from him.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-10-24
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The Family Album
Overview: Short sponsored by Western Electric to explain to the general public how their newest technology works. Animation by Frank Moser and Paul Terry.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-07-15
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Crazy-Town
Overview: Betty Boop and Bimbo take a wild streetcar ride to Crazy Town, where birds swim, fish fly, and everthing else reverses normal behavior.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-03-25
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Bimbo's Initiation
Overview: Bimbo finds himself surrounded by a mysterious group of robed figures who invite him to become a member of their secret organisation. When he refuses, they fling him through a nightmarish sequence of terror and torture devices. Will our hapless hero make it out alive?
Genres: Comedy Animation Music Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-07-24
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Stopping the Show
Overview: At the theatre, a 'Paramouse Noose Reel' and a Bimbo and Koko cartoon are followed by Betty Boop's stage performance; she sings and does imitations of Helen Kane, Fanny Brice and Maurice Chevalier.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-08-11
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Bimbo's Express
Overview: Betty Boop (with dog's ears) is moving; Bimbo comes with his moving van and is smitten with her. Songs: "Moving Day," "Hello Beautiful."
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-08-21
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Minnie the Moocher
Overview: Betty Boop and Bimbo run away from home, but that night they are scared by a chorus of ghosts singing the title song.
Genres: Music Animation Comedy Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-03-11
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The Betty Boop Limited
Overview: On a special train, Betty's show troupe rehearses: Betty sings, Bimbo juggles, and Koko does a soft-shoe. The train itself also does tricks.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-07-01
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Barnacle Bill
Overview: Sailor Bimbo (as Barnacle Bill) jumps ship with his little black book and visits his lady friend, Betty Boop (with dog's ears).
Genres: Music Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-08-29
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Betty Boop's May Party
Overview: Betty and Bimbo, as Queen and King of the May, host a giant outdoor party that gets sprayed with rubber. Koko appears briefly.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-05-11
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I Heard
Overview: The miners at Never Mine go to Betty Boop's Tavern (a jazz-jumpin' place) for lunch. Back in the mine, Bimbo delves into weird realms.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-09-01
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Dizzy Dishes
Overview: The Fleischer's Talkartoon short that debuted the now infamous Betty Boop.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-08-08
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Boop-Oop-A-Doop
Overview: In the circus, Betty Boop is the lion tamer, sings the title tune on the high wire, and fights off the lecherous ringmaster.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-01-16
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S.O.S.
Overview: A sinking ship leaves three survivors on a life raft: Bimbo, Koko and Betty Boop. Good news/bad news: they're rescued by a pirate ship…
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-03-11
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Dizzy Red Riding-Hood
Overview: Betty Boop goes to Grandma's through the woods despite wolf warnings; but Bimbo follows and gives the old story a new twist.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-12-12
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Accordion Joe
Overview: Bimbo becomes a long distance accordion champ and comes through with a load of credit.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-12-12
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Minding the Baby
Overview: Bimbo's minding his baby brother, but neighbor Betty Boop (with dog's ears) wants him to come over and play.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-09-26
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Any Little Girl That's a Nice Little Girl
Overview: A Bouncing-Ball rendition of the title song features animated cats.
Genres: Animation Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-04-17
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Betty Boop's Crazy Inventions
Overview: In a circus tent, Betty, Bimbo and Koko demonstrate some gadgets reminiscent of TV ads; an animated sewing machine gets out of hand.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-01-27
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Betty Boop's Birthday Party
Overview: Betty drudges in the kitchen alone until her friends (including Bimbo and Koko) hold a surprise birthday party for her… which gets rowdy.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-04-20
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Swing You Sinners!
Overview: Bimbo is seen late at night, trying to steal a chicken. He runs away from a policeman and enters a haunted cemetery. Various ghosts and monsters tell him that he will be punished for his sin.
Genres: Animation Horror Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-09-23
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Step On It
Overview: With Bimbo- made for Texaco Motor Oil.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-05-21
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Any Rags
Overview: The rag and bone man passes through Betty Boop's neighborhood.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-01-02
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