Romeo in Rhythm
This cartoon is by Rudy Ising, and is the last of a long line of black animal musicals done at MGM in the late 30s and early 40s.
Rudolf Ising
Casts & Crew
Billy Mitchell
Mel Blanc
Also Directed by Rudolf Ising
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