My Friend the Monkey

My Friend the Monkey

1939 · 7 min · ★ 5.2 · Animation, Comedy, Family

A hurdy-gurdy man goes by Betty Boop's house; she wants to buy his monkey, which causes plenty of trouble for Pudgy the Pup.

Directed by Dave Fleischer

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Cast

Lou Fleischer Organ Grinder (voice) (uncredited)
Margie Hines Betty Boop (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Mercer Pudgy / Monkey (voice) (uncredited)

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