Frankie Doodle
| Frankie Doodle | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Ben Batsford |
| Current status / schedule | Completed |
| Launch date | 1934 |
| End date | 1938 |
| Syndicate(s) | United Feature Syndicate |
Frankie Doodle, originally called The Doodle Family, is an American comic strip that ran from 1934 to 1938. It was created by Ben Batsford.[1][2][3][4]
Frankie was the main character even when he lived with his family. However, they were all written out by 1935.[2] Frankie is pursued throughout the strips by Mr. Shady, a disreputable lawyer who is after the fortune to which he is heir, and Mrs. Krule, who runs an orphanage. He has two Chinese mentors: Ming Low, a cook, and Captain Ku, a secret agent. He often has adventures in Chinatown, the North Woods, and the Wild West. The strip ran in 87 newspapers.[4]
The strip was influenced by Little Orphan Annie[5] - Frankie even has curly red hair. Ben Batsford had previously worked on Little Annie Rooney, which was also influenced by Little Orphan Annie.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Goulart, Ron (1991). The Encyclopedia of American Comics: From 1897 to the Present. Reed Business Information, Inc. ISBN 9780816025824. OL 9411789M.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Markstein, Donald D. (2008). "Frankie Doodle". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on March 6, 2015.
- ↑ Holtz, Allan (August 21, 2006). "Obscurity of the Day: Susie Sunshine". strippersguide.blogspot.com.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Variety Radio Directory, Volume 1. Variety. 1937.
Frankie Doodle (daily) ... Ben Batsford ... 87 newspapers
- ↑ The American News Trade Journal, Volumes 21-23. American News Co., inc. 1939.
Frankie might be likened to a hemale Orphan Annie.