Rolling in Money

This animated short features Betty Boop as a young woman who dreams of wealth and invites Cab Calloway and his orchestra to her humble abode for a performance. The usually impoverished Betty lives in a shack, but through a magical turn of events, she finds herself living in luxury. Calloway and his band then perform their hit song 'Reefer Man' for her.

Rolling in Money is a memorable entry in the Betty Boop series, appreciated for its lively animation and the iconic performance by Cab Calloway. While typical of the Fleischer Studios' output of the era, its unique blend of jazz and cartoon surrealism makes it a standout for fans of vintage animation.

• Praised for its vibrant animation and energetic musical numbers.

• Celebrated for the charismatic appearance of Cab Calloway and his band.

• Appreciated for its surreal and whimsical narrative style.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the nostalgic charm and the excellent jazz performance by Cab Calloway. The visual inventiveness typical of Fleischer Studios is frequently mentioned as a positive aspect.

This cartoon is notable for featuring Cab Calloway performing his hit song 'Reefer Man', which, despite its title, was a jazz tune with no explicit drug references in its lyrics, though the title itself became associated with counterculture.