She Was an Acrobat’s Daughter

She Was an Acrobat’s Daughter

Year: 1937

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Director: Friz Freleng

ComedyAnimation

An evening at the local movie theater unfolds with a sing‑along led by Maestro Stickoutski on the Mighty Fertilizer organ, followed by a Goofy‑Tone newsreel. The main feature, Petrified Florist, is a playful parody that displays exaggerated caricatures of classic stars Bette Davis and Leslie Howard, offering nostalgic humor.

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Time period

1936

The movie is set during the 1930s, a period marked by the Great Depression and significant developments in film and entertainment technology. The era's style is reflected in the film's parodies and references, capturing the cultural and industrial atmosphere of the time.

Location

Local movie theater

The story takes place in a vintage cinema that shows a variety of films and newsreels. The theater setting evokes nostalgia for classic movie-going experiences, complete with a marquee and audience of animated characters. It serves as a lively backdrop for various comedic scenes and parodies.

🎬 Theater 🍿 Cinema 🕰️ Historic

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Bette Savis / Little Oscar / Barking Woman / Duckling (voice)

Voiced by Sara Berner, this character is a multi-faceted voice-alter ego who represents comedic and chaotic elements within the theater setting. Her roles suggest a lively, unpredictable personality characteristic of the film's satirical tone.

🎭 Voice actor 🎬 Comedy 🦆 Animal

Dole Promise / Hippo / Who Dehr / Stickoutski (voice)

Voiced by Mel Blanc, this character is a humorous parody of newsreel presenters and a diverse cast of voices. The hippo's presence adds to the absurdity and slapstick comedy woven throughout the movie.

🦛 Voice actor 😂 Comedy 📰 Parody

Lester Coward

Voiced by Dave Barry, Lester Coward is a film character depicted as attempting to find transportation, often caught in comedic situations. His role emphasizes themes of desperation and comic ineptitude.

🎞️ Film character 😅 Comedy 🚗 Adventure

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Major Themes – She Was an Acrobat’s Daughter (1937)

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🎭 Entertainment

The film satirizes the movie industry and the culture of Hollywood, parodying film titles and actors. It highlights the amusement and escapism that movies provided during the 1930s, often with a humorous, self-referential tone.

🐶 Chaos

Chaos ensues within the theater through constant audience movement, a disruptive donkey, and an unintentional film fiasco caused by a baby goose. The film underscores the unpredictability and humor found in live entertainment environments.

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