From the Fleischers' Talkartoon series comes "Barnacle Bill", with Bimbo in the title role. During this period, Betty Boop (Margie Hines) has more of a canine appearance, before her evolution into the icon we would know.
Anyway, Bimbo gives himself a shore leave so he can see "Nancy Lee" (Betty).
Five years later, Fleischer & Paramount referenced Barnacle Bill again, this time with Bluto in the role as a villain (as per normal) in a Popeye short. The character of Barnacle Bill was introduced in a song recorded by Hoagy Carmichael in 1928.
Rating: B-. There's a reason Bimbo was reduced to a supporting player when Betty was given her own series.......
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