Helen Kane

Helen Kane (born Helen Clare Schroeder, August 4, 1904 – September 26, 1966) was an American singer and actress. Her signature song was I Wanna Be Loved by You (1928), featured in the musical film Good Boy. Kanes voice and appearance were a source for Fleischer Studios animator Grim Natwick when creating Betty Boop. Kane attempted to sue the studio for claims of stealing her signature boop-a-doop style. However, it was revealed that Kane copied that style from Harlem jazz singer Baby Esther leading to the cases dismissal.

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