Boilesk (1933)
*** (out of 4)
The Fleischer Studio produced a number of these animated short films where the "bouncing ball" would have audience members singing together. We start off at a burlesque house where midnight shows start at noon and adults aren't allowed without their children. We then see Big Bertha doing a dance before we switch over to live action and The Watson Sisters who do the title track with the help of a bouncing ball. The highlight of this short is certainly the opening moments as the Pre-Code elements are certainly played with. Even though this was animation, the Fleischer boys certainly liked to add sexuality to their shorts and that's the case here. The animation was excellent as usual and there were some nice gags thrown in as well. Fans of the series will enjoy this short, although the music number isn't the greatest.
