The Fatal Note

The Fatal Note

September 29, 1933 Theatrical Series The Little King

Studio
Van Beuren Studios, King Features
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures

Synopsis

As his kingdom awaits him, the tubby sovereign bathes and plays with his pet pooch. Trouble comes in the form of a creepy character who lurks about and promises to murder the monarch.

Characters

The Little King, Dog

Credits

Directing

Director
Jim Tyer

Producing

Producer
Amadee J. Van Beuren

Writing

Writer
Otto Soglow (Original Strip)

Production notes

The first appearance of The Little King in animation.

The Little King was created by Otto Soglow and first appeared in the New Yorker in 1931. When Soglow's contract with the New Yorker expired in 1934, he took The Little King to King Features.

The Little King starred in 10 cartoons at Van Beuren Studios between 1933-1934. The comic series ended in 1975, when Soglow died.

Although he never spoke in comics, the Little King utters a few words in "Betty Boop and the Little King."

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