The Real Inspiration And Evolution Of The Betty Boop Cartoon

Voice Artist Testimonies

Numerous actresses who portrayed the voice of Betty Boop, such as Bonnie Poe and Margie Hines, were called as witnesses. Both actresses were also voice artists and had become famous for voicing Betty Boop and Popeye’s Olive Oyl. Hines was hired to voice Betty Boop because she sounded like Helen Kane. Mae Questel, who eventually took over as the sole voice of Betty, also testified. She too was hired for her ability to sound like Helen Kane, but also because her voice additionally resembled Clara Bow, exemplifying that Betty Boop wasn’t solely a replication of Kane. These three women even looked like the character.