A Sunbonnet Blue
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Title
A Sunbonnet Blue
Description
With the hat shop closed, the mice enjoy a show. Unfortunately, the festivities are disrupted when a villainous rat kidnaps one of the mice.
During the show, a performance by the “Ratz Brothers” occurs. These performers are a reference to the Ritz Brothers, known for often incorporating "burlesque" (or what could now be described as drag) into their routines. This portrayal of the Ritz Brothers is a much more pared-down version with them only donning a bonnet compared to the full-drag costumes they often wore in their films. Two years later, Disney referenced the Ritz Brothers in one of their shorts as well, with more emphasis on the team’s use of drag and effeminate mannerisms (see The Autograph Hound).
During the show, a performance by the “Ratz Brothers” occurs. These performers are a reference to the Ritz Brothers, known for often incorporating "burlesque" (or what could now be described as drag) into their routines. This portrayal of the Ritz Brothers is a much more pared-down version with them only donning a bonnet compared to the full-drag costumes they often wore in their films. Two years later, Disney referenced the Ritz Brothers in one of their shorts as well, with more emphasis on the team’s use of drag and effeminate mannerisms (see The Autograph Hound).
Source
Director: Tex Avery
Year: 1937
Country: United States
Gender and Sexuality: Drag
Animation Style: Traditional
Genre: Comedy, music(al)
Type: Short
Can currently be watched on Dailymotion or Max: https://dai.ly/x7b3c5
Year: 1937
Country: United States
Gender and Sexuality: Drag
Animation Style: Traditional
Genre: Comedy, music(al)
Type: Short
Can currently be watched on Dailymotion or Max: https://dai.ly/x7b3c5
Files
Citation
“A Sunbonnet Blue,” Queer Animation, accessed October 12, 2024, https://queeranimation.omeka.net/items/show/14.