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Chess-Nuts

Chess-Nuts

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AnimationComedy

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An initially realistic chess game becomes a chaotic, animated quest for the favors of Betty Boop (the black queen) by Bimbo (white king) and others, with elements of bowling and football. Koko appears.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

12 April 1932

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mae Questel

Mae Questel

Betty Boop

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