Out of the Inkwell

Out of the Inkwell

1938 · 6 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Animation

In a tribute to the Fleischer brothers shorts of the '20s, a janitor hypnotizes Max Fleischer's pen to draw Betty Boop.

Directed by Dave Fleischer

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