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Katnip Kollege
At the Katnip Kollege, we see a roomful of cats taking a course in Swingology. Everyone swings except Johnny, who can't cut it and has to sit in the dunce chair. Miss Kitty Bright tells him to look her up when he learns how to swing. Finally, listening to the pendulum clock at night, Johnny gets the beat. He rushes out to where everyone is playing and sings "Easy As Rollin' Off a Log" to Kitty Bright. She joins in; he grabs a trumpet for an instrumental break, with the complete band. They both fall off a log; she covers him with kisses.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Betty Boop as she attends Katnip Kollege, a university for cats, where she experiences the typical campus life. The plot involves musical numbers and comedic situations typical of the Fleischer Studios' style.
Critical Reception
As a classic Fleischer Studios cartoon from the Golden Age of American animation, Katnip Kollege is generally viewed as a representative example of Betty Boop's enduring charm and the studio's distinctive animation style. It is appreciated for its humor and musical sequences, though like many cartoons of its era, its critical analysis is often framed within the context of animation history.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its nostalgic value and vintage animation.
Praised for its musical numbers and classic Betty Boop characterization.
Seen as a typical, entertaining entry in the Betty Boop series from Fleischer Studios.
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Fun Fact
The character of Koko the Clown, a recurring character in Fleischer Studios' prior "Out of the Inkwell" series, makes a cameo appearance in "Katnip Kollege" as the Dean of the College.
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