Birthday:
05-25-1877
Deathday:
08-17-1954 (77 years)
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Biography
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William Thomas Murray was one of the most popular musicians in the United States in the early 20th century. While he received star billing in vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record label of the era.
William Thomas Murray was one of the most popular musicians in the United States in the early 20th century. While he received star billing in vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record label of the era.
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In My Merry Oldsmobile
Act like Lucille / Young Johnny Steel / Chorus / Narrator
event 1931 star_border 6.1
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A lady is rescued from a villain by a heroic young man, who then takes her for a spin in his Oldsmobile.
Finding His Voice
event 1929 star_border 5.6
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Animated figure Talkie gets a visit from his friend Mutie in search for a job. Talkie takes him to the Western Electric sound lab...
In the Shade of the Old Applesauce
Act like Bimbo
event 1931
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This short animation is dubbed a "Paramount Screen Souvenir" is a lost Fleischer Studios Screen Song featuring Betty Boop and Bimbo.
Mask-A-Raid
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1931 star_border 5.9
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Betty Boop is queen of the Masquerade Ball where, among other antics, Bimbo and a lecherous old man vie for her affections.
Silly Scandals
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1931 star_border 5.4
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In a vaudeville act, Betty Boop (with dog's ears) sings "You're Drivin' Me Crazy;" Bimbo sneaks into the show and runs afoul of a stage hypnotist.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1931 star_border 5.4
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A Max & Dave Fleischer cartoon from 1931. Bimbo climbs a beanstalk to find Betty Boop enslaved by the giant.
The Dancing Fool
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1932 star_border 5.7
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Daredevil sign painters Bimbo and Koko like what they see through the window of Betty Boop's Dancing School, and stay for a lesson.
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1932 star_border 4
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Betty Boop, a nursemaid, meets a masher in the park; with the Bouncing Ball, Ethel Merman sings the title song.
Romantic Melodies
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1932 star_border 2.7
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Bimbo leads an awful German street band to serenade Betty Boop, but she prefers Arthur Tracy, 'Street Singer of the Air,' who in live- action sings several old-fashioned songs with a Bouncing Ball.
Noah's Lark
event 1929 star_border 4.5
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Noah seems to have major problems with his animals when they all get restless and leave the ship to go to Coney Island and Luna Park to get away from him.
The Family Album
event 1930
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Short sponsored by Western Electric to explain to the general public how their newest technology works. Animation by Frank Moser and Paul Terry.
Crazy-Town
Act like Bimbo (voice) (uncredited)
event 1932 star_border 5.6
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Betty Boop and Bimbo take a wild streetcar ride to Crazy Town, where birds swim, fish fly, and everthing else reverses normal behavior.
Bimbo's Initiation
Act like Bimbo (voice) (uncredited)
event 1931 star_border 7
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Bimbo finds himself surrounded by a mysterious group of robed figures who invite him to become a member of their secret organisation. When he refuses, they fling him through a nightmarish sequence of terror and torture devices. Will our hapless hero make it out alive?
Stopping the Show
Act like Bimbo (voice) (uncredited)
event 1932 star_border 5.2
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At the theatre, a 'Paramouse Noose Reel' and a Bimbo and Koko cartoon are followed by Betty Boop's stage performance; she sings and does imitations of Helen Kane, Fanny Brice and Maurice Chevalier.
Bimbo's Express
Act like Bimbo (voice) (uncredited)
event 1931 star_border 5.9
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Betty Boop (with dog's ears) is moving; Bimbo comes with his moving van and is smitten with her. Songs: "Moving Day," "Hello Beautiful."
Minnie the Moocher
Act like Bimbo (voice) (uncredited)
event 1932 star_border 6.6
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Betty Boop and Bimbo run away from home, but that night they are scared by a chorus of ghosts singing the title song.
The Betty Boop Limited
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1932 star_border 6.2
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On a special train, Betty's show troupe rehearses: Betty sings, Bimbo juggles, and Koko does a soft-shoe. The train itself also does tricks.
Barnacle Bill
Act like Barnacle Bill (Bimbo)
event 1930 star_border 5
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Sailor Bimbo (as Barnacle Bill) jumps ship with his little black book and visits his lady friend, Betty Boop (with dog's ears).
Betty Boop's May Party
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1933 star_border 5.7
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Betty and Bimbo, as Queen and King of the May, host a giant outdoor party that gets sprayed with rubber. Koko appears briefly.
I Heard
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1933 star_border 6.4
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The miners at Never Mine go to Betty Boop's Tavern (a jazz-jumpin' place) for lunch. Back in the mine, Bimbo delves into weird realms.
Dizzy Dishes
Act like Bimbo
event 1930 star_border 5.5
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The Fleischer's Talkartoon short that debuted the now infamous Betty Boop.
Boop-Oop-A-Doop
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1932 star_border 6.5
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In the circus, Betty Boop is the lion tamer, sings the title tune on the high wire, and fights off the lecherous ringmaster.
S.O.S.
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1932 star_border 5.5
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A sinking ship leaves three survivors on a life raft: Bimbo, Koko and Betty Boop. Good news/bad news: they're rescued by a pirate ship…
Dizzy Red Riding-Hood
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1931 star_border 6.3
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Betty Boop goes to Grandma's through the woods despite wolf warnings; but Bimbo follows and gives the old story a new twist.
Accordion Joe
Act like Bimbo (uncredited)
event 1930 star_border 6
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Bimbo becomes a long distance accordion champ and comes through with a load of credit.
Minding the Baby
Act like Bimbo / Aloysius (voice) (uncredited)
event 1931 star_border 5.3
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Bimbo's minding his baby brother, but neighbor Betty Boop (with dog's ears) wants him to come over and play.
Any Little Girl That's a Nice Little Girl
Act like Bimbo/Singer (voice)
event 1931 star_border 3.8
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A Bouncing-Ball rendition of the title song features animated cats.
Betty Boop's Crazy Inventions
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1933 star_border 6.1
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In a circus tent, Betty, Bimbo and Koko demonstrate some gadgets reminiscent of TV ads; an animated sewing machine gets out of hand.
Betty Boop's Birthday Party
Act like Bimbo (voice) (uncredited)
event 1933 star_border 5.1
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Betty drudges in the kitchen alone until her friends (including Bimbo and Koko) hold a surprise birthday party for her… which gets rowdy.
Swing You Sinners!
Act like Bimbo (voice)
event 1930 star_border 6.8
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Bimbo is seen late at night, trying to steal a chicken. He runs away from a policeman and enters a haunted cemetery. Various ghosts and monsters tell him that he will be punished for his sin.
Step On It
Act like Bimbo
event 1931
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With Bimbo- made for Texaco Motor Oil.
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