 Item # B299BR 
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Bracelet beads are 6mm round black onyx gemstones and furnace glass. Furnace beads are three sizes; 3/4 x 5/8 flat ovals, 3/4" lentil shape and 5/8" lentil shape. Toggle clasp and spacing beads are sterling silver. |
| About the Lady | |||
 Betty got her big show biz break in 1930 playing a French poodle in the sixth talkartoon. Years later she recalls in her poised manner "well, a part is a part". Despite the awkward acting part, Betty's talent showed through. She was so well liked that she demanded to be cast as a human. With some reluctance, her director, Grim Natwick agreed to the change. What Betty recalls as her first 'real role', was a smaller part in the 1932 movie, 'Any Rags'. The public demanded more of the voluptuous, but dippy brunette. Shortly afterwards, she received a leading role in the short 'Stopping the Show'. Betty was an instant hit. Again in 1932 Betty starred in 'Minnie the Moocher' as her flamboyant self. In 1934, in reaction to the Prodution Code of the Motion Picture Association of America, Betty was force to tone down her character, playing housewives, etc. This change seemed awkward to both Betty and her fans. As her biographer later wrote, " To see Betty acting in the earlier films of 1932-1934, was to see ' Betty herself ' ". To many, Betty's portrayal in March 1933 of Snow White, in the movie with same title, was her defining role. This film was chosen by the Library Of Congress to be preserved in the National Film Registry. This and many of her other films can be viewed at Internet Archives. Most recently Betty did a cameo in the 1988 film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". Betty now lives alone in New York, being twice divorced. She rarely gives interviews. |
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Mrs Boop's custom jewelry is handcrafted by
Marcus and Amy Berkner
1685 Norkenzie Rd
Eugene Oregon 97401
(541) 345-4231
Created on ... March 11, 2002
Last update ... February 2, 2007
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