Was The Original Betty Boop A Black Woman? [PHOTO] Written by Danielle Young, Associate Editor Published on September 3, 2014 Share. Share the post Share this link via. Or copy link.

The Origins Of Esther Jones, The Black Betty Boop Born in 1919 or 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, Esther Jones was a born performer who first took the stage at age 4. Her parents, Gertrude and William ...

She’s undeniably the inspiration for Betty Boop. But there is quite a bit of evidence showing that Kane stole her schtick from a Black woman named Esther Jones who went by the stage name Baby ...

1930s cartoon character Betty Boop is thought to have been influenced by a young Black performer named Esther "Baby Esther" Jones.

Betty Boop is largely recognized as an iconic cartoon character and the first animated American sex symbol. However, her signature style and voice was appropriated by an African American jazz ...

Betty Boop was originally drawn by a Max Fleischer Studios animator in 1930. Before a judge in state Supreme Court in Manhattan, the defense called Jones’ manager, Lou Walton, to testify.

Betty Boop debuted in 1930, initially as a dog-like stage performer. She evolved into a human character, becoming the world’s only female animated screen star in 1932, voiced by Mae Questel.

1930s cartoon character Betty Boop is thought to have been influenced by a young Black performer named Esther "Baby Esther" Jones.