Swim Or Sink is a 1932 Fleischer Studios animated short film directed by Dave Fleischer and starring Betty Boop, Koko the Clown, and Bimbo.[2] It was reissued under the titles S.O.S.

Swim or Sink
Directed byDave Fleischer
Produced byMax Fleischer
StarringMargie Hines[1]
Music bySammy Timberg
Animation byBernard Wolf
Seymour Kneitel
Color processBlack-and-white
Production
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Distributed byParamount Publix Corporation
Release date
  • March 11, 1932 (1932-03-11)
Running time
7 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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As a ship sails in stormy water, it begins to sink and passengers try to leave using whatever method they can. Betty, Bimbo and Koko end up on a raft. After Betty sings a song, they see a ship and think they are going to be saved but it turns out to be a pirate ship. They are captured and the captain eyes up Betty as she tries to cover her legs by pulling down her dress. Koko and Bimbo are put in irons whilst Betty remains on deck. When all the pirates are eventually eaten by a large fish, Betty, Bimbo and Koko remain on board laughing as the cartoon ends.

References

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  1. ^ Scott, Keith (2022). Cartoon Voices from the Golden Age, 1930-70. BearManor Media. p. 332. ISBN 979-8-88771-010-5.
  2. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. p. 142. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7.
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