A celebration of the surreal and sexy world of Betty Boop in her wild youth, from her early appearances to the artistic peak that made her a cultural icon to this day.

Jazzy, inventive and sometimes a little PG-13, these cartoons by the legendary Fleischer brothers are among the best ever made. This program’s selections concluded with the end of the “pre-Code” era. After that, Hollywood censorship took hold, and never again would Betty dance with such anarchic grace, master artistry, or plain ol’ panache.

All films shown from 16mm film prints.