Made in Manhattan, the cartoons of Dave and Max Fleischer captured the distinct melting-pot flavor of the city streets. Filled with jazz music, ethnic accents, and unmistakable references to the Fleischers’ Jewish immigrant background, their cartoons teemed with urban energy. Independent, confident, and sassy, Betty Boop emerged as the Fleischers’ biggest star, and one of […]
A collection of animated works from the Max Fleischer Studios, featuring beloved characters like Betty Boop, Popeye, and Superman. Presented as part of the 2026 Jewish Film Festival in partnership with the Moses Montefiore Congregation. Free to attend, and appropriate for all ages. Program Order: 1.Betty Boop's Ker Choo 2.Clown's Little Brother 3.Popeye - Paneless […]
Betty Boop invites you to indulge in a weekend of animated nostalgia, featuring a captivating selection of Fabulous Fleischer Toons meticulously restored to their original glory! Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of classic cartoons as Betty Boop and her animated companions take center stage, promising a delightful journey back in time for fans of […]
Betty Boop invites you to indulge in a weekend of animated nostalgia, featuring a captivating selection of Fabulous Fleischer Toons meticulously restored to their original glory! Immerse yourself in the […]
This is the premier of a brand new black of Fleischer Cartoon restorations on the big screen. Featuring Betty Boop, Koko the Clown, Superman and more! Join us for a Q&A […]
Max Fleischer's 'Betty Boop' is on the big screen with a block of newly restored cartoons in 4K resolution! Join us Saturday, April 25th at the CAMEO for a look at Betty's evolution from poodle to human with her friends Grampy and Pudgy plus a special appearance by Cab Calloway. These cartoons always bring a […]
Discover the powerful fusion of Jewish culture, history, and artistic expression through the lens of graphic storytelling in this dynamic traveling exhibition from the Center for Jewish History! Icons in […]
Join us for an afternoon to celebrate the films of Max Fleischer with new restorations of Koko the Clown and Gabby cartoons along with Betty Boop, Popeye and more! Max’s great-granddaughter, Claire Fleischer, will be joining Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored producer Mauricio Alvarado and for a Q&A to discuss the legacy of Fleischer Studios.
Koko’s Earth Control (1928) Bimbo’s Initiation (1931) Minnie the Moocher (1932) Swing You Sinners (1930) Snow White (1933) Betty Boop MD (1932) Ha! Ha! Ha! (1934) Betty in Blunderland (1934) 1930s cartoons that found new popularity with the “pot generation” of the ’60s and ’70s. Koko the Clown destroys the planet; Betty Boop crashes a mysterious underground cult (in one of the weirdest […]
Max Fleischer was a trailblazer in the field of animation, pushing the boundaries of surreal, rubber-hose artistry and pioneering groundbreaking techniques such as Rotoscoping, the Stereoptical process, and early synchronized sound animation. Now, thanks to the magic of digital restoration, you can join us an unforgettable journey through animation history from the legendary Fleischer Studios, […]