"Sinkin' in The Bathtub" (1930 Original Black & White Cartoon)

Step back in time to the origins of animated entertainment with "Sinkin' in the Bathtub," the first Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon short and the debut of the Looney Tunes series. This groundbreaking short, likely premiered on April 19, 1930, at the Warner Bros. Theater in Hollywood, introduces us to the iconic character Bosko.Show more

Directed, produced, and co-animated by the talented duo Harman and Ising, with animation by a young Friz Freleng and his friends, "Sinkin' in the Bathtub" showcases the birth of Bosko, the "Talk-Ink Kid." Bosko's original blackface dialect, provided by animator Carman Maxwell, is a notable aspect of this early release.

Explore the cross-promotional musical world orchestrated by music director Frank Marsales, featuring tunes like "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" and "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles." Join us in celebrating the historical significance of this animated gem that set the stage for the legendary Looney Tunes legacy. 🎥🛁 #LooneyTunes #AnimationHistory #Bosko #HarmanAndIsing #ClassicCartoons