The Banker's Daughter (1933)

The Banker's Daughter (1933) poster

Releasing a new cartoon to theaters every two weeks, producer Paul Terry had the idea to create an animated movie serial parodying 1890s melodrama. This was the proposed first installment with four more “chapters” to be released over the next two months. The concept didn’t catch on, but the characters and tropes did—zaftig Fanny Zilch, the damsel in distress, pursued by mustachioed villain Oil Can Harry in his opera hat and the dashing (albeit effeminate) hero Strongheart. The cliffhanger situations and operetta format became a Terry studio staple over the next 20 years, including the return of Oil Can Harry himself, tropes later adopted by Terry’s 1940s-50s “Mighty Mouse” cartoons.

Director: Frank Moser
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
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Music: Philip A. Scheib
Production: Audio-Cinema Inc., Educational Pictures, Terrytoons
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Moser
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Banker's Daughter about?
Releasing a new cartoon to theaters every two weeks, producer Paul Terry had the idea to create an animated movie serial parodying 1890s melodrama. This was the proposed first installment with four more “chapters” to be released over the next two months. The concept didn’t catch on, but the characters and tropes did—zaftig Fanny Zilch, the damsel in distress, pursued by mustachioed villain Oil Can Harry in his opera hat and the dashing (albeit effeminate) hero Strongheart. The cliffhanger situations and operetta format became a Terry studio staple over the next 20 years, including the return of Oil Can Harry himself, tropes later adopted by Terry’s 1940s-50s “Mighty Mouse” cartoons.
Who directed The Banker's Daughter?
The Banker's Daughter was directed by Frank Moser.
Who stars in The Banker's Daughter?
The Banker's Daughter stars Philip A. Scheib.
How long is The Banker's Daughter?
The Banker's Daughter has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is The Banker's Daughter?
The Banker's Daughter is a Animation film.
Where was The Banker's Daughter produced?
The Banker's Daughter was produced in United States of America.